Columbus North is 7-2 against Southport since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Bull Dogs will face off against the Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. Columbus North will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Columbus North barely beat Bloomington North the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Bull Dogs blew past the Cougars 15-2 on Tuesday. That looming 15-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bull Dogs yet this season.
Payton Morris made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Summer Williams
| 04/22/25 vs Bloomington North | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Whiteland | 2 |
| 05/16/24 @ Hauser | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Columbus East | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Seymour | 1 |
In other batting news, Columbus North let Lily Retz and Summer Williams run wild. Retz went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Williams went 1-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave Williams a new career-high. Avery Shehan also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Columbus North always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bloomington North only posted an OBP of .211.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Southport's offense. They came up short against Roncalli on Tuesday, falling 9-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Cardinals were not able to get on the board.
Columbus North now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Southport, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Columbus North took their victory against Southport in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 10-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bull Dogs since the squad 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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