Juarez and Northside squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Juarez had to settle for second. They lost 19-0 to the Northside Mustangs. The game marked the first time this season in which Juarez was not able to get on the board.
For Northside's part, Sophia Askuvich looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Payton Phoxay, who went 3-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Elizabeth Reynolds was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Juarez's loss dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Northside, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 7-6-1 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Juarez will face off against Back of the Yards College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Back of the Yards College Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Juarez surely won't give up without a fight. As for Northside, they will head out on the road to take on Payton College Prep at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Northside is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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