Checotah was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 10-6 to the Verdigris Cardinals. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cardinals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 22-1 last Monday.
Ace Wilhite led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Camden Ferguson, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Checotah's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Verdigris, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Checotah Wildcats challenge Central Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Verdigris, they will square off against Rejoice Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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