Highland Tech hadn't done well against Cherryville recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Rams blew past the Ironmen 13-3. The Rams' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Makaylee Gantt spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
Prudence Hammond
| 03/06/26 vs Cherryville | 6 |
| 03/18/25 vs Shelby | 4 |
| 03/02/26 @ North Gaston | 3 |
| 03/21/25 @ Shelby | 3 |
| 03/11/25 vs Burns | 3 |
On the hitting side, Prudence Hammond was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lily Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and one double.
Highland Tech was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .462. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cherryville only posted a batting average of .333.
Highland Tech's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Cherryville, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Coincidentally, Highland Tech and Cherryville will both be playing Shelby the next time they take the field. The Rams will head out to face the Golden Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Ironmen will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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