Southport lost against North Central back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Southport Cardinals lost 16-6 to the North Central Panthers.
Southport saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Calvert, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Riley Matlock, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On North Central's side, they let Heath Kizer and Micah Rienstra-Kiracofe loose on the outfield. Kizer went 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI, while Rienstra-Kiracofe went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Alva Erskine, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Southport has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season. As for North Central, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southport will take on Trinity Lutheran at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Trinity Lutheran will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Southport surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lawrence Central at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Lawrence Central is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning North Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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