Yellowjackets
| 04/16/26 @ Louisburg | 17-0 |
| 04/15/26 @ South Granville | 7-2 |
| 04/14/26 @ Nash Central | 6-1 |
| 04/02/26 @ Wake Prep Academy | 3-0 |
| 03/31/26 @ Bunn | 4-3 |
| 03/24/26 vs Louisburg | 14-0 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Roanoke Rapids). They put the hurt on the Louisburg Warriors with a sharp 17-0 victory on Thursday. The win was nothing new for the Yellowjackets as they're now sitting on six straight.
Piper Vann made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Zoey Thomas was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Madelyn Bell was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Roanoke Rapids kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Roanoke Rapids' record is now 9-5. As for Louisburg, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-12.
Coming up, Roanoke Rapids will venture away from home to challenge Wilson Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Louisburg, they will welcome Bunn at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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