For the first time this season, Amite County will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup on Monday. They will challenge the Loyd Star Hornets at 6:30 p.m. Amite County is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
Amite County managed to slip by South Pike the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Amite County came up short against South Pike on Thursday, falling 16-4.
Meanwhile, Loyd Star entered their game against West Marion on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Loyd Star fell just short of West Marion by a score of 6-5.
Layla Burt put in work while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Burt was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Maddie Kate Britt was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Adi Holcomb was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Amite County's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Loyd Star, they suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 6-2.
Amite County might still be hurting after the 18-0 loss they got from Loyd Star when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can Amite County avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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