Norrix extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-7. They came up short against the Kalamazoo Central Maroon Giants, falling 16-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 12-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Kalamazoo Central, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-9. They not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 11, 2025 (when they won 19-3).
For Kalamazoo Central's part, Ellie Yanilla was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Yanilla has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Macy Barr, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Braylin Rabb, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Norrix will venture away from home to face off against Grosse Pointe South at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Kalamazoo Central has already played their next contest (against Gull Lake), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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