The Currituck County Knights will take on the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Currituck County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Currituck County couldn't beat Great Bridge on Monday even though they stacked four runs on them in the second inning. The Knights took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Julia Twine was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. What's more, she gave up only two walks, the fewest she's had since back in March. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
In other batting news, Victoria Jones made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Thursday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Vikings. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 14, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's win bumped their record up to 11-4. As for Currituck County, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-10.
Currituck County came up short against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 3-0. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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