While Clayton's victory against Heritage wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Comets had just enough and edged out the Huskies 5-3. The Comets haven't had any issues with the Huskies recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Izzy Tart
| 03/13/26 @ Heritage | 3 |
| 03/05/26 @ Felton Grove | 2 |
| 02/25/26 @ Rolesville | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Fuquay-Varina | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Garner | 2 |
Izzy Tart was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Tart was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Laila Gibson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and three RBI.
Clayton lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Clayton's record is now 5-1. As for Heritage, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2.
Clayton and Heritage will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Comets will take on rival Smithfield-Selma at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Heritage is set to face off against their familiar foe East Wake at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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