Tecumseh extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 5-4 in the process. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Graham Local Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Arrows of the 12-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Graham Local, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
For Graham Local's part, Hayden Vanhoose made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Those seven strikeouts gave Vanhoose a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Owen Powell, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Adam Levy, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Tecumseh will challenge Franklin at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Arrows are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Graham Local, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tippecanoe at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Red Devils will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight.
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