| 03/17/26 vs Izard County | 5-0 |
| 03/13/26 @ Jasper | 15-0 |
| 03/10/26 vs Mammoth Spring | 19-0 |
| 03/05/26 vs Guy-Perkins | 18-1 |
| 03/05/26 vs Calico Rock | 21-1 |
| 04/21/25 @ Omaha | 24-7 |
Norfork strolled into their game on Tuesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Izard County Cougars a 5-0 shutout. Those five runs were actually the fewest the Panthers have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Isabella Villarreal was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 21 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kinley Robertson and Rylan Mutchler did most of the damage at the plate: Robertson went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Mutchler got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Robertson has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Jordyn Mitchell also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Norfork's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Izard County, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Norfork will be playing in front of their home fans against Shirley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Izard County, they will challenge Cedar Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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