The Ponitz Career Tech Golden Panthers will challenge the Belmont Bison at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Ponitz Career Tech took a 20-run defeat the last time they faced off against Meadowdale, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Golden Panthers skirted past the Lions 11-10. Considering the Golden Panthers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Meanwhile, Belmont hadn't done well against Trotwood-Madison recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Bison came out on top against the Rams by a score of 12-7.
Carter Blankenship was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jordan Blankenship, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3.
Ponitz Career Tech's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Belmont, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Ponitz Career Tech might still be hurting after the 18-0 loss they got from Belmont in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Golden Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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