The Jackson-Olin Mustangs will head out on the road to challenge the Huffman Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Jackson-Olin had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Indian Springs on Tuesday. The Mustangs blew past the Student 18-6. The Mustangs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
While Huffman didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victors by a 20-4 margin over Woodlawn on Wednesday. That looming 20-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Vikings yet this season.
Dylan Craig was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Craig is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least three every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mekhiric Jackson, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Huffman always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .781. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in four consecutive matchups.
Jackson-Olin now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Huffman, their record now sits at 4-1.
Jackson-Olin suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to Huffman when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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