Wagener-Salley's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Calhoun County Saints 13-11. The high-scoring effort was just what the War Eagles needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Makenley Walling
| 03/14/25 @ Calhoun County | 13 |
| 03/25/24 vs Hunter-Kinard-Tyler | 9 |
| 03/11/25 vs Calhoun County | 8 |
| 03/18/24 vs North | 5 |
| 03/13/24 vs American Leadership Academy | 5 |
Makenley Walling was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and seven unearned) runs off eight hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylee Hooker, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was M Jackson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Wagener-Salley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory got Wagener-Salley back to even at 2-2. As for Calhoun County, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wagener-Salley will challenge Horse Creek Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wagener-Salley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Calhoun County, they will take on Hunter-Kinard-Tyler at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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