The Northview Chiefs will face off against the Jay Royals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Northview will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
Northview is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Holmes County a 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Chiefs, who have now won 13 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Mikayla McAnally
| 05/05/26 vs Holmes County | 7 |
| 04/30/26 vs Jay | 11 |
| 04/28/26 vs Baker | 8 |
| 04/20/26 vs Niceville | 7 |
| 04/16/26 @ Jay | 7 |
| 04/06/26 @ Baker | 6 |
Mikayla McAnally made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Northview let Daviona Randolph and Kylee Langham run wild. Randolph got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and two RBI, while Langham went 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Avery Stuckey, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Northview always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holmes County only posted an OBP of .231.
Meanwhile, Jay posted their closest win since March 3rd on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Chipley 3-2. The victory continues a trend for the Royals in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won seven in a row.
Cadee Carroll was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Carroll was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other pitching news, Jay got a great performance from Ella Samford as she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits.
Back at the plate, Kaylee Gilbreath was excellent, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Mylee Frazier was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Northview's win bumped their record up to 19-5. As for Jay, the victory got them back to even at 12-12.
Everything went Northview's way against Jay in their previous meeting last Thursday, as Northview made off with a 7-0 win. Do the Chiefs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Royals turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
