Panther Creek hadn't done well against Apex Friendship recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Catamounts skirted past the Patriots 8-7. For the Catamounts, this counts as revenge for the 10-0 victory the Patriots walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Justin Nichols
| 04/21/26 vs Apex Friendship | 3 |
| 03/24/26 @ Green Hope | 2 |
| 03/23/26 vs Cary Academy | 2 |
| 03/20/26 vs East Chapel Hill | 2 |
| 04/17/26 vs Apex | 1 |
Justin Nichols was excellent, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Wagner, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Panther Creek's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-15. As for Apex Friendship, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-11.
Looking ahead, Panther Creek will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Fuquay-Varina at 4:00 p.m. The Bengals' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Catamounts' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Apex Friendship, they will challenge Holly Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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