Southwestern Randolph Wins 2A Regionals

In a dramatic turnaround, just one night after North Stanly edged out Southwestern Randolph 1-0 in an eight-inning thriller, the Cougars struck back with a 2-1 victory in a marathon 13-inning game. This intense showdown set the stage for a high-stakes Game 3 of the regional series on Friday night.

The battle lived up to the hype as the Southwestern Randolph Cougars emerged victorious, defeating the North Stanly Comets 2-0 to punch their ticket to the state finals. 

In the 27 innings played between the two teams, and only 6 runs scored in all three games, it was obvious that the pitchers were doing a phenomenal job. 

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The Cougars Macie Crutchfield was nothing short of spectacular on the mound, keeping her opponent off balanced as they hit dozens of foul balls and pop outs trying to figure her out. Crutchfield ended up pitching a complete game shutout while recording five strikeouts, effectively stifling the Comets' offense.

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At the plate, Madelyn Smith had an exceptional performance, going 2-for-3 with one run scored and two stolen bases, electrifying the fans and her teammates. Lillian Payne contributed by going 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a run scored. Alyssa Harris also chipped in with an RBI, sealing the deal for the Cougars and securing their spot in the state championship.

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A passed ball on a steal led to a crucial run for the Cougars in the third inning, and Southwestern Randolph didn't need much more than that to seal the win. With this victory, the Cougars advance to face Midway in the 2A state championship series next week. Stay tuned for more action!