Varsity baseball struggles against Hillgrove Hawks
Junior Trey Kirkland is up to pitch and ready to swing. Kirkland commented, “We’re up against a tough region opponent, but were putting up a good battle.”
April 23, 2015
Varsity baseball saw their playoff chances come to an end on Wednesday as they fell to the Hillgrove Hawks on Senior Night, 11-5.
After a rough final home start from senior Sam Fulkerson, NC’s young bullpen proved stellar, allowing only three runs in 6.1 innings. But the Hillgrove dominance was anchored by an eight-run first inning which NC simply could not overcome.
“We have a young team and have dealt with key injuries. I think we’ll compete more next year as our players develop,” said junior catcher Will Stallings, who drove in two runs.
Senior third baseman Hunter Clark singled in a run in his final home game, and junior first baseman Alex Williams doubled in two more to lead the Warriors offensively.
“It’s been a crazy season with all the injuries, snow-outs, and makeup games,” junior second baseman Shane Wiltsey said. “This was a tough way for our seniors to go out, but I won’t forget the impact they had on all of us.”
North Cobb will wrap up the season on Friday at Hillgrove in search of one final win to improve their 9-14 record.
