West Point is 0-10 against New Hope since April of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The West Point Green Wave will welcome the New Hope Trojans at 6:30 p.m. The match will give West Point their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season.
West Point was handed a seven-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Starkville 8-6. The win continues a trend for the Green Wave in their matchups with the Yellowjackets: they've now won five in a row.
Meanwhile, New Hope was not the first on the board last Tuesday, but they got there more often. They walked away with an 8-4 victory over Picayune.
Kaselyn Harcrow made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Harcrow was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two doubles. Those doubles marked the first that she hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jeoreia Henry, who went 1-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Kennedi Martin was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
New Hope kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
New Hope is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. West Point's win bumped their record up to 7-4.
West Point might still be hurting after the 11-3 defeat they got from New Hope in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will West Point have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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