Hixson is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Tuesday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Hixson Wildcats duke it out with Red Bank Lions at 5:30 p.m. Red Bank took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Hixson, who comes in off a win.
Hixson took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They put the hurt on Notre Dame with a sharp 14-2 win. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for the Wildcats this season.
Brantley Bruggink was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Chloe Turner also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Hixson hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Notre Dame struck out six times.
Meanwhile, Red Bank was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Chattanooga Central, falling 12-5.
Red Bank's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Hixson, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-6 record.
Everything went Hixson's way against Red Bank in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, as Hixson made off with a 19-4 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hixson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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