Huntington North extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-9 in the process. They lost 13-3 to the Columbia City Eagles. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Ellie Mendez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
As for Columbia City, their win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-3. Considering they have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Columbia City's side, Emma Hiss made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Hiss has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaelynn Schaper, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Madelyn Brady was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Huntington North will welcome Warsaw at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Columbia City, they will square off against Fort Wayne Northrop at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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