Harvard's last matchup with Zion-Benton could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Friday. The Hornets came up short against the Zee-Bees, falling 11-1. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Hornets couldn't push the score so high this time.
Harvard saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eltan Powles, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Harvard has also been struggling recently as they've lost 15 of their last 16 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-19 record this season. As for Zion-Benton, their record is now 7-18.
Harvard and Zion-Benton could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Hornets will face off against North Boone at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday with a big rank disadvantage (548 vs. 100). Meanwhile, Zion-Benton (ranked 432nd) will meet Stevenson (ranked 195th) at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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