Norfolk Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 13-3 loss at the hands of the Cape Henry Collegiate Dolphins. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Norfolk Christian of the 22-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Jennah Francis was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Lily Strickland, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Cape Henry Collegiate's side, Kendall Isenberg was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Isenberg has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Isenberg was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryanne Robertson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Mary Burke was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Norfolk Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Cape Henry Collegiate, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
Norfolk Christian will be playing at home against Isle of Wight Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Isle of Wight Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Cape Henry Collegiate, they will head out on the road to square off against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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