Wilkes Central took care of business in their home opener (barely) on Friday. They skirted past the Elkin Buckin' Elks 6-5. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their 12-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Peyton Billings
| 02/28/25 vs Elkin | 11 |
| 02/27/24 vs Alleghany | 5 |
| 03/28/24 vs East Surry | 4 |
| 03/19/24 vs Surry Central | 4 |
| 03/13/24 @ Hibriten | 4 |
Peyton Billings spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Jenkins, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Elkin's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Elkin beat Wilkes Central by a score of 6-5 later that day.
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