Hackberry hasn't had much luck against Vinton recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Mustangs will challenge the Lions at 11:00 a.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hackberry took an 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Hornbeck, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mustangs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Hornets two weeks ago. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
Madden Spicer
| 02/21/26 vs Hornbeck | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Starks | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ South Cameron | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Singer | 2 |
| 03/20/25 @ Elizabeth | 2 |
Madden Spicer made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Spicer was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacob Tilotta, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Devin Murphy, who went 2-for-5 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Vinton made easy work of Lake Charles College Prep on Thursday and carried off a 9-1 win. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by seven runs or more this season.
Hackberry's record now sits at 2-0. As for Vinton, their record is now 7-3.
Hackberry couldn't quite finish off Vinton in their previous meeting back in March of 2025 and fell 6-4. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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