For the second straight game, North Lenoir will face off against South Granville. The Hawks will challenge the Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. North Lenoir is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
North Lenoir is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They put the hurt on South Granville with a sharp 13-4 victory. The Hawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Maddie Rouse made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Rouse was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Jayla Ross was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Lakyn Whitley, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
North Lenoir was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .323 or higher in three consecutive games.
North Lenoir's record is now 20-3. As for South Granville, their loss ended a nine-game streak of away wins and brought them to 23-5.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. North Lenoir hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .402. However, it's not like South Granville struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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