Northview Academy lost a close one when they played last Tuesday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 20-1 walloping at the hands of the Carter Green Hornets. Northview Academy has not had much luck with Carter recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
For Carter's part, Malaney Etherton and Hayden Neely dominated on the mound. Etherton tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Neely tossed two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Neely has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jenna Wilson was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayla Rucker, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
Northview Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Carter, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northview Academy will face off against South-Doyle at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. South-Doyle is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Carter, they will head out on the road to take on Maryville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Maryville is coming into the contest with six straight wins at home, so Carter will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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