Covington was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Non Varsity Tournament Opponent on Saturday. The Covington Owls were the clear victor by a 7-0 margin over Non Varsity Tournament Opponent.
Ty Johnson
| 03/01/25 vs Non Varsity Tournament Opponent | 9 |
| 04/02/24 @ Abbott | 2 |
| 02/27/24 @ Bluff Dale | 1 |
| 02/22/24 @ Non Varsity Opponent | 1 |
The result came thanks to Ty Johnson's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up nine Ks. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in strikeouts.
At the plate, Jeremiah Cunningham was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Joseph Vierra, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one triple.
Covington was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Covington now has a winning record of 2-1-1.
The future could be bright for both Covington and Non Varsity Tournament Opponent: their next opponents haven't had the best luck recently. Covington will try to hand Italy their fifth-straight loss when the two meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Non Varsity Tournament Opponent will look to extend Village Tech's four-game losing streak when they meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday.
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