By GameChanger Media

Both teams were strong in the circle on Friday, but Northwest was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 1-0 victory over Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets. Alexyn DuBois started the game for Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets and recorded 18 outs.

Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets lost despite out-hitting Northwest six to five. Ava Smith led Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets with two hits.

Northwest were the first to get on the board in the third when A Golightly singled, scoring one run.

L Bivens earned the win for Northwest. The hurler allowed six hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out 11 and walking four. DuBois took the loss for Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets. The starting pitcher went six innings, giving up one run (zero earned) on five hits, striking out eight and walking none.

Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets stole four bases in the game.

Golightly went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Bivens led Northwest with two hits in three at bats. Golightly stole two bases.

Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets will travel to Northwest for their next game on Friday.

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Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets Drop Game To Northwest After Late Score

By GameChanger Media

Friday's game against Northwest was a heartbreaker for Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets, as they lost the lead late in an 8-7 defeat. Northwest were down 7-6 in the bottom of the fourth inning when A Good homered to left field, scoring two runs.

Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets fell despite leading 7-1 in the second.

Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets got on the board in the top of the first inning after Northwest dropped a third strike, Amanda Ley grounded into a fielder's choice, Tori King grounded out, and Ryley Manning doubled to center field, each scoring one run.

Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets scored three runs in the top of the second on a home run to left field by Halle Swihart.

Northwest scored two runs in the bottom of the third on a home run to center field by Good.

Northwest flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring five runs on five hits to take the lead, 8-7. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by N Barron that drove in two.

L Bivens earned the win for Northwest. The pitcher gave up one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out five and walking none. Ley took the loss for Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets. The righty went three and two-thirds innings, surrendering eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits, striking out three and walking none. B Krutsch led things off in the circle for Northwest. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and seven runs (five earned) over two innings, striking out three and walking two.

Swihart provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Brooklyn Biela paced Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Holly Zantop and Ley each stole multiple bases for Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets. Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets stole seven bases in the game.

H Gardner and Good each collected two hits for Northwest. Good led Northwest with four runs batted in. The catcher went 2-for-3 on the day. Northwest turned one double play in the game.

Hanover-Horton Varsity Comets play at home on Monday against East Jackson in their next game.