Cicero-North Syracuse faced Sandy Creek in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Northstars fell just short of the Comets by a score of 4-3. The Northstars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Comets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Mila Owens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cicero-North Syracuse saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Rockwell, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Cicero-North Syracuse's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-3. As for Sandy Creek, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 6-0.
Coming up, Cicero-North Syracuse will challenge Baldwinsville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Sandy Creek, they are taking a road trip to square off against South Jefferson at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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