While Stephenson's victory against Mt. Zion wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Jaguars had just enough and edged out the Bulldogs 10-9. The Jaguars haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Alfonzo Osborne Jr. made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Nick Northern
| 03/11/26 vs Mt. Zion | 6 |
| 03/09/26 @ Mt. Zion | 5 |
| 02/24/26 vs Miller Grove | 4 |
| 03/02/26 @ Miller Grove | 3 |
| 02/12/26 vs Arabia Mountain | 3 |
| + 4 more games |
Osborne Jr. wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nick Northern, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with six stolen bases, four runs, and one double. Stephenson is 6-1 when Northern posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-2 otherwise. Another was Chase Bryant, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Stephenson hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mt. Zion struck out 11 times.
Stephenson's record is now 7-3. As for Mt. Zion, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 1-4-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Stephenson is set to take on their familiar foe Douglass at 5:55 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Mt. Zion will square off against rival North Clayton at 5:55 p.m. on Friday.
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