North Marion is 0-10 against Cascade since April of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Huskies will look to defend their home field against the Cougars at 5:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
North Marion took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Philomath, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Huskies came out on top in a nail-biter against the Warriors on Wednesday, sneaking past 11-9. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Huskies as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Cascade put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over Newport. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 matches by six runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Amyah Miranda, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Malia Scanlan, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Cascade kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 12 consecutive contests.
Cascade's victory was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-0. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for North Marion, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
North Marion suffered a grim 22-10 defeat to Cascade when the teams last played last Monday. Will the Huskies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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