Watauga's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Alexander Central Cougars. This was a revenge game for the Pioneers: when they faced off against the Cougars back in March, they had to take a 5-4 loss.
Everett Gryder spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Watauga is 4-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-8 otherwise.
Evan Burroughs
| 04/08/25 vs Alexander Central | 3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Ashe County | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Freedom | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Hibriten | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Alexander Central | 2 |
On the hitting side, Watauga got a massive performance out of Evan Burroughs, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Those three stolen bases gave Burroughs a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maddox Greene, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Watauga was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Watauga's record now sits at 8-9. As for Alexander Central, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 10-7 record.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Watauga is set to take on their familiar foe Hibriten at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Alexander Central will challenge rival South Caldwell at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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