Hardin Northern and New Riegel squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Hardin Northern had to settle for second. They lost 11-1 to the Blue Jackets. The Polar Bears have struggled against the Blue Jackets recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Hardin Northern saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kailtyn Whitaker, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.
Hardin Northern's defeat dropped their record down to 16-7. As for New Riegel, their win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-4.
Hardin Northern does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for New Riegel, they will challenge Mohawk at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Blue Jackets surely won't give up without a fight.
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