Local Softball and Baseball Teams Shine in Recent Matches
Roundup: Valley SB wins on walkoff, 'Burg, Green, West SB, PHS BB, NB, NW win contests
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In recent high school sports action, Wheelersburg, New Boston Glenwood, and Valley achieved significant victories in softball, while Northwest and Portsmouth also excelled in baseball. Notable performances included Mylee Jo Gleim's perfect game for Wheelersburg and Chase Kingrey's dominant pitching for Northwest.
- 01Wheelersburg Pirates' softball team secured an 11-5 win against Watkins Memorial with standout performances from Mylee Jo Gleim and Lauren Truitt.
- 02New Boston Glenwood Tigers' Mya Truitt threw a one-hitter and contributed offensively to an 18-1 victory over Hannan.
- 03Northwest Mohawks' baseball team triumphed 15-2 over South Gallia, powered by Chase Kingrey's complete game performance with 15 strikeouts.
- 04Portsmouth Trojans defeated Gallia Academy 5-1, led by Leeland Scurlock's strong pitching and Jacob Roth's offensive contributions.
- 05Valley Indians rallied for a 7-6 win over South Webster, highlighted by a walk-off RBI single from EJ Vice.
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In a series of high school softball and baseball games on April 10 and 11, several local teams showcased impressive performances. The Wheelersburg Pirates' softball team triumphed over the Watkins Memorial Warriors with an 11-5 victory, driven by Mylee Jo Gleim's perfect 4-for-4 batting performance, including a home run and two runs scored. New Boston Glenwood's Mya Truitt dominated in the circle, throwing a complete game one-hitter with 11 strikeouts, leading her team to an 18-1 win against Hannan. In baseball, the Northwest Mohawks defeated South Gallia 15-2, with Chase Kingrey striking out 15 batters in a complete game effort. Portsmouth also secured a 5-1 victory over Gallia Academy, bolstered by Leeland Scurlock's strong pitching and Jacob Roth's offensive contributions. The Valley Indians staged a comeback to win 7-6 against South Webster, capped off by a walk-off single from EJ Vice. Other notable games included Green's 12-3 win over East and West's 15-12 victory against Waverly, showcasing the depth of talent in local high school sports.
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These victories boost team morale and showcase the talent of local high school athletes, potentially increasing community support for school sports.
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