Booker T. Washington is 0-10 against Manor since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Booker T. Washington Mighty Bookers will look to defend their home field against the Manor Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Booker T. Washington is is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They fell just short of King's Fork by a score of 24-23. One positive for Booker T. Washington, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Manor entered their tilt with Norview with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They were the clear victor by a 26-2 margin over the Pilots on Tuesday. Manor might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four contests by six runs or more this season.
Aliyah Painter made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Painter has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Painter was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Willow Wilson was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Tiffany Hensley was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Booker T. Washington's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Manor, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 5-4 record this season.
Booker T. Washington couldn't quite finish off Manor in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 and fell 2-0. Will Booker T. Washington have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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