Alcorn Central hadn't done well against New Site recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Alcorn Central Bears were the clear victor by a 12-0 margin over the New Site Royals. For the Bears, this counts as revenge for the 13-11 victory the Royals walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2017.
Sydnee Norman was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-low in walks (zero). She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lexie Dixon was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Journey Phillips was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Bears
| 02/22/25 vs New Site | 64.3% |
| 02/21/25 @ Falkner | 58.8% |
| 02/17/25 vs Tishomingo County | 16.7% |
| 02/14/25 @ Corinth | 30.3% |
| 04/15/24 @ Walnut | 47.2% |
| + 10 more games |
Alcorn Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
The win got Alcorn Central back to even at 2-2. As for New Site, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alcorn Central will head out to square off against Mooreville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for New Site, they are taking a road trip to face off against West Union at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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