The Northwood Falcons will head out on the road to challenge the Haughton Buccaneers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Northwood knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Haughton likes a good challenge.
Last Thursday, Northwood got the win against North Caddo by a conclusive 18-3. The win continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Titans: they've now won eight in a row.
Emily Balentine
| 04/10/25 vs North Caddo | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Loyola College Prep | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Benton | 2 |
| 02/22/25 vs Calvin | 2 |
| 02/14/25 vs Byrd | 2 |
Emily Balentine was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, six RBI, and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Mackenzie Jagers was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Northwood was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .722. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Haughton suffered their biggest loss since March 21st on Friday. They lost 9-1 to Sterlington. The Buccaneers haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.
Haughton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kylie Small, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Northwood's record now sits at 9-18. As for Haughton, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-15.
Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Northwood hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .355. However, it's not like Haughton struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Northwood might still be hurting after the 18-4 loss they got from Haughton when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can the Falcons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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