The Jasper Vikings will be taking part in a tournament against the Northside Rams at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Jasper hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Jasper's tournament run continued when they took on Oak Mountain on Friday. The Vikings fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 2-1.
Jasper saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lilly Banks, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Northside faced Oak Mountain in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Rams lost 7-1 to the Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Rams have suffered since March 21, 2025.
Northside's loss dropped their record down to 33-10-1. As for Jasper, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-15.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Jasper has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Northside struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jasper couldn't quite finish off Northside in their previous matchup back in February and fell 4-2. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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