For the first time this season, Northside will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will square off against the William Byrd Terriers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Northside is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Glenvar on Wednesday. The Vikings blew past the Highlanders 15-5. The game was the first time the Vikings have beaten the Highlanders on their field since March 24, 2023.
Meanwhile, William Byrd had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. They never let the Bruins get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. That ten-run margin sets a new team best for the Terriers this season.
Hadyn Grubb was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Grubb was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Clark, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Shelby Ensor also deserves some recognition as she scored her first runs of the season.
William Byrd's record is now 5-1. As for Northside, the win was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 2-5.
Northside might still be hurting after the 7-0 loss they got from William Byrd in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Can the Vikings avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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