Blacklick Valley took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against North Star, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Vikings narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Cougars 8-7. With that victory, the Vikings brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Blacklick Valley let Collin Nedrich and Greg Schilling run wild. Nedrich went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Schilling went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Nedrich is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Rylan Garver also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
Blacklick Valley lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Vikings
| 04/01/25 vs North Star | 8-7 |
| 03/28/25 @ Purchase Line | 6-3 |
| 03/24/25 @ Ferndale | 5-4 |
| 03/22/25 vs Susquehanna Township | 12-7 |
The win was the fourth in a row for Blacklick Valley, bringing their record up to 4-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for North Star, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blacklick Valley will square off against Penns Manor at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for North Star, they will challenge Berlin Brothersvalley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The contest will give the Cougars their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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