If Potts Camp was riding high fresh off their 12-0 takedown of Edwards on Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cardinals fell just short of the Mantachie Mustangs by a score of 4-2 on Monday. The Cardinals have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Alyssa Clifton
| 03/23/26 @ Mantachie | 5 |
| 03/21/26 vs Memphis East | 10 |
| 03/21/26 @ Senatobia | 8 |
| 03/06/26 vs Shannon | 11 |
| 03/03/26 vs Holly Springs | 9 |
| 03/02/26 @ Mantachie | 12 |
Alyssa Clifton put in work no matter where she played. She tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Clifton wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaylee Howell, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one RBI.
Potts Camp's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Mantachie, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-9 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Potts Camp will challenge Byers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mantachie, they will take on Belmont at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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