Newton-Conover is 2-8 against West Lincoln since March of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Red Devils will be playing at home against the Rebels at 5:00 p.m.
Newton-Conover is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against East Burke, falling 10-0.
Meanwhile, West Lincoln posted their closest win since May 3, 2024 on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Kings Mountain 5-4.
Gabrielle Wright spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game.
At the plate, Kaylin Pardo and Quinlyn Avery did most of the damage at the plate: Pardo went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Avery went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
West Lincoln's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Newton-Conover, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11.
Newton-Conover suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to West Lincoln when the teams last played back in March. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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