Union Pines is a perfect 4-0 against Montgomery Central since March of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Timberwolves at 6:00 p.m. Union Pines is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Union Pines lost 9-2 to Pinecrest on Thursday.
Preston Whitaker
| 04/24/25 vs Pinecrest | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Uwharrie Charter Academy | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Hoke County | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Hoke County | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Scotland | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Preston Whitaker was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Union Pines: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-11 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Montgomery Central didn't have quite enough to beat Southwestern Randolph on Tuesday and fell 5-4. The Timberwolves have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Union Pines' loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Montgomery Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-13.
Union Pines was able to grind out a solid victory over Montgomery Central in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, winning 5-0. Do the Vikings have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Timberwolves turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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