The Wingate Bears are taking a road trip to challenge the Northwest Falcons at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Wingate has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
While Wingate's win against Valley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bears sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-11 victory over the Pirates on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted since March 28, 2024.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Northwest faced off against Navajo Prep on Friday. The Falcons came up short against the Eagles, falling 10-0. The loss continues a trend for the Falcons in their meetings with the Eagles: they've now lost eight in a row.
Wingate now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Northwest, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Everything went Wingate's way against Northwest in their previous meeting back in March, as Wingate made off with a 12-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bears since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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