Horace will head out to square off against the Grand Forks Central Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Grand Forks Central took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Horace, who comes in off a win.
Horace had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt Sheyenne last Monday. Horace blew past Sheyenne 19-4. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Horace considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Austi Brandt was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, two stolen bases, and three runs. Tristyn Struck was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Grand Forks Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 15-4 to West Fargo.
Ava Hensrud was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Calleigh Carl also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Horace's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Grand Forks Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
Horace beat Grand Forks Central 9-5 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Horace since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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