Hobgood Charter had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Jones Trojans 7-5.
Haleigh Eason was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single hit and allowed only two earned runs while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Eason was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kinsey Peel was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while going 2-for-4. Emma Rae Cannon was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Jones' defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.
Hobgood Charter has already played their next game, a 7-2 victory against North East Carolina Prep on the 13th. As for Jones, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 11-1 win against Liberty Christian Academy on the 13th.
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