Softball Game Preview: North Pontotoc Vikings vs. Louisville Wildcats

For the second straight game, North Pontotoc will face off against Louisville. The Vikings will welcome the Wildcats at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. North Pontotoc knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Louisville likes a good challenge.

If North Pontotoc beats Louisville with 14 runs on Saturday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Vikings' pitcher stepped up to hand the Wildcats a 14-0 shutout on Friday. Considering the Vikings have won 14 matches by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Hailey Pitts tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March.

Sadie Rhea

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/18/25 @ Louisville	4
04/15/25 @ Myrtle	3
03/13/25 vs Biggersville	3
03/28/25 @ Oxford	2
03/25/25 @ Byhalia	2

At the plate, Sadie Rhea was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Charlize Williams, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

North Pontotoc was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .409. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .367 or higher in four consecutive contests.

North Pontotoc pushed their record up to 19-9 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Louisville, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-11-1.

Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North Pontotoc has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .511. However, it's not like Louisville struggles in that department as they've averaged .645. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.