J.F. Webb's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 12-9 victory over the Rocky Mount Gryphons. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Warriors as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Terrie Thornton
| 02/28/25 @ Rocky Mount | 18 |
| 04/22/24 vs Carrboro | 16 |
| 04/23/24 @ Granville Central | 14 |
| 04/12/24 vs Southern School of Energy and Sustainability | 13 |
| 03/19/24 vs Vance County | 13 |
Terrie Thornton made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 18 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Those 18 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Simone Ovando, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Zikerra Reed was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
The victory got J.F. Webb back to even at 1-1. As for Rocky Mount, they dropped their record down to 0-2 with the loss, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. J.F. Webb will square off against Person at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Rocky Mount, they will challenge Bunn at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give Bunn their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season.
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