If Warren Central was feeling good fresh off their 18-0 takedown of Vicksburg last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Vikings fell just short of the Brookhaven Panthers by a score of 6-5 on Friday. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
KeKe McKay was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. McKay was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Mari Kynlea Ferguson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
Warren Central's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-9. As for Brookhaven, their victory bumped their record up to 12-9.
Looking ahead, Warren Central will be playing at home against Neshoba Central at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Brookhaven, they are taking a road trip to face off against North Pike at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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