Newark Catholic had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Licking Heights Hornets by a score of 10-7 on Wednesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Newark Catholic also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Kami Diaz was incredible, firing off two home runs and a stolen base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Maris Knowlton, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
On Licking Heights' side, Ava Von Bargen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Meidl, who went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Newark Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Licking Heights, they dropped their record down to 4-4-1 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Newark Catholic will face off against Utica at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Newark Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Licking Heights, they will head out on the road to challenge Watkins Memorial at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Watkins Memorial will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Licking Heights surely won't give up without a fight.
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