Gators
| 03/28/25 @ North East Carolina Prep | 13-6 |
| 03/26/25 @ Eastern Christian HomeSchool | 5-1 |
| 03/25/25 vs North East Carolina Prep | 10-0 |
| 03/21/25 @ Gates County | 18-1 |
| 03/19/25 @ Rocky Mount Academy | 7-4 |
| + 6 more games |
Martin County put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the North East Carolina Prep Husky with a sharp 13-6 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 last Tuesday.
Erica Sturgill made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Rylah Ethridge was incredible, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Ty'Hiera Wooten was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Martin County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
Martin County's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-0. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for North East Carolina Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Martin County is set to square off against their familiar foe Bertie at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, North East Carolina Prep will face off against rival Gates County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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