Pilot Point hadn't done well against Ponder recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Pilot Point sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over Ponder. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bearcats have posted against the Lions since April 30, 2021.
Fernando Marmolejo
| 03/28/25 @ Ponder | 3 |
| 03/10/25 vs Valley View | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Whitesboro | 1 |
| 02/24/25 vs Lindsay | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Fernando Marmolejo, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hastings Fischer, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
With the win, Pilot Point broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-8. As for Ponder, they dropped their record down to 4-11 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Pilot Point and Ponder could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. Pilot Point (ranked 1094th) will meet Callisburg (ranked 350th) at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Ponder will square off against Sanger at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday down 524 places (1024 vs. 500).
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