The Overton Wolverines will head out on the road to challenge the KIPP Collegiate phoenix at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Overton knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four games -- so hopefully KIPP Collegiate likes a good challenge.
In what's become a running theme this season, Overton gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on KIPP Collegiate with a sharp 12-3 victory.
Daiquan Dixon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Dixon was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Khamari McElroy was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a triple. Julian Tallent was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
Overton is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. As for KIPP Collegiate, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
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