South Pontotoc extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 6-9. They lost 11-3 to the Pontotoc Warriors. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cougars have suffered since April 8, 2025.
South Pontotoc saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haylee Phillips, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
As for Pontotoc, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games.
On Pontotoc's side, Mattie Sims Koon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits.
At the plate, Jaz Cuellar was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025. McKenzie McDonald was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
South Pontotoc will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Corinth at 6:30 p.m. on April 14. As for Pontotoc, they will head out on the road to challenge Caledonia at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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