The Jefferson J-Hawks will challenge the North Boone Vikings at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Jefferson has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while North Boone will arrive with ten straight wins.
Last Monday, Jefferson came up short against Stillman Valley and fell 8-5.
Tristan Andrews and David Belmontes did some serious damage despite the final result: Andrews scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Belmontes scored a run while going 2-for-3. Rodney Rodriguez also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, North Boone won against Dakota on Friday with ten runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over Belvidere North. Considering the Vikings have won eight games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
North Boone's victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.2 runs over those games. As for Jefferson, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Jefferson suffered a grim 14-2 defeat to North Boone in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the J-Hawks 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 baseball content.
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