For the first time this season, Newton will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will face off against the Puckett Wolves at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Newton has given up an average of 18.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Newton came up short against Pelahatchie last Thursday, falling 17-5. The Tigers have struggled against the Chiefs recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
St. Benedict at Auburndale hit Puckett with a four-run second inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wolves lost 7-1 to the Eagles. It was the first time this season that the Wolves let down their fans at home.
Puckett saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooke Shivers, who went 3-for-4 with one double.
Newton's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Puckett, the defeat was their first at home, dropping their record down to 12-2.
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