Leonard notches 100th career hit as New Kent topples Bruton 13-3

New Kent’s Mariah Leonard connects for hit number 100 in her career as she drives in two more runs for the Lady Trojans.

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New Kent’s Lady Trojans were challenged early but persevered to extend their win streak.

The Lady Trojans scored 13 unanswered runs as they defeated the Bruton Lady Panthers 13-3 in the Apr. 15 Bay Rivers District contest.

In the top of the first, Bruton’s T.K. Wynkoop drove in two runs for the guests, providing an early lead. The Lady Panthers added another run as they took a 3-0 advantage to the bottom of the frame.

But from that point on, it was the homestanding Lady Trojans who controlled every aspect of the game. Kendall White drove in Kenley Rowe to put New Kent on the scoreboard. Moments later, Riley Waldron drove in two runs to tie the game at three apiece. A passed ball by Bruton allowed another run for the Lady Trojans to cross home plate.

Addison Moore added run number five with her single, with Mariah Leonard returning to the plate again in the inning. Her two-run RBI base hit marked hit number 100 for her career and increased New Kent’s lead to 7-3 by the time the inning concluded.

Meanwhile, Lady Trojan Sierra Carter gathered her bearings on the mound. Carter compiled eight strikeouts during the contest. Meanwhile, New Kent orchestrated six more runs throughout the contest, resulting in a mercy rule victory.

New Kent improves to 7-1 on the season.