Baseball Recap: North Hardin Wins Going Away Against John Hardin

North Hardin won the last time they faced John Hardin and things went their way on Friday too. The Trojans blew past the Bulldogs 12-3. Considering the Trojans have won four matchups by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Sawyer Elms looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.

Justice Hamilton

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/11/25 vs John Hardin	3
04/09/25 vs Elizabethtown	2
03/27/25 vs Central Hardin	2
03/25/25 @ Thomas Nelson	2
03/07/25 @ DeSales	2

On the hitting side, North Hardin got a massive performance out of Justice Hamilton, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave Hamilton a new career-high. Colin Hamilton was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.

North Hardin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as John Hardin only posted an OBP of .333.

North Hardin's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 5-8. As for John Hardin, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5.

North Hardin didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-2 loss against Adair County on the 11th. As for John Hardin, they will challenge Bethlehem at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.