Currituck County was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Hertford County on Friday. The Currituck County Knights never let the Hertford County Bears get on the board and left with a 17-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won four contests by 15 runs or more so far this season.
Julianna Evans and Riley High made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Evans tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, High pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Evans scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while High scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. That stolen base marked the first that High snagged this season.
In other batting news, Currituck County got a massive performance out of Kaydence Hassell, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Amelia Cervantes was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while going 2-for-3.
Knights
| 03/14/25 @ Hertford County | 11 |
| 03/06/25 vs Northeastern | 8 |
| 03/04/25 @ Northeastern | 8 |
| 02/26/25 @ Northside - Pinetown | 9 |
| 05/11/24 @ Dixon | 3 |
| + 5 more games |
Currituck County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Currituck County's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Hertford County, their defeat was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Coming up, Currituck County will welcome Nansemond River at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Currituck County's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Nansemond River's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hertford County, they are taking a road trip to face off against Pasquotank County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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