East Rowan Takes Down West Rowan in Intense Contest

In a thrilling showdown during the 2024 NCHSAA Softball State Championships, the East Rowan Mustangs emerged victorious over the West Rowan Falcons with a decisive 6-2 final score in the second round.

Game Highlights by County Sports USA

The clash between East Rowan and West Rowan certainly lived up to the hype. Despite the Falcons taking an early lead, the Mustangs rallied with two home runs in the fourth inning.

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Jordan Dry and Chloe Shank's long balls broke a 1-all tie, propelling East Rowan to a 3-1 advantage. This lead, fortified by the stellar performance of freshman pitcher Madi Tigert, proved crucial as West Rowan narrowed the gap to 3-2 in the fifth inning.

However, East Rowan secured breathing room in the bottom of the sixth with a pivotal play. With the bases loaded and one out, West's Emma Clarke made a strong defensive play at home, but a subsequent throw to first base went awry, allowing East to score two runs. Kori Miller's clutch single further extended the lead to 6-2, sealing East Rowan's path to the Final Four in 3A.

With this impressive victory, the Mustangs, boasting a 22-3 record, are set to host Rockingham County (19-5) in the third round on Monday at 6:00 PM.