Simsboro extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 3-5. They took a 21-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Loyola College Prep Flyers. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Flyers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2022.
Harley Coon was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Ciara Caldwell was another key player, going 4-for-6 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
As for Loyola College Prep, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-3. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
On Loyola College Prep's side, Larkin Krieg made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and 16 unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). Krieg has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Presley Walker, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alivia Tyler, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Simsboro will face off against Summerfield at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Loyola College Prep, they will square off against Minden at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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