Story and Photo by Brennan Waldorf –
The Nandua Warriors, who have been a district powerhouse for sometime, got back in the groove this week on their Senior Night, May 25.
The Warriors handed Chincoteague their second loss in a row after a four-game winning streak. It was Nandua’s Senior Night that brought the 12-2 early inning victory, where eight seniors were recognized and honored before the start of the game. Abigail Killmon, Carol Hope Greer, Jaelyn Killmon, Madison Long, Lyric Sampson, Alana Shea, Bailey Taylor, and Mackenzie Vestal all said farewell to friends, family, and spectators as the large group of seniors played their last regular season game on the Warrior diamond. Nandua’s underclassman will have large shoes to fill next year as this senior class departs taking half the roster with it.
Senior Alana Shea got the start and win for the Warriors. Through six innings she struck out 10 and allowed only two hits against two walks. Kathleen McAuliffe led at the plate going 3 for 3 with a double and five RBIs. Bailey Taylor went 2 for 4 with a double and three RBIs, and Hailey Justice was 1 for 2 with a double and an RBI. The Warriors are 3-4 and will travel to Arcadia for their last game of the season May 27.
Maddy Farrell got the start for Chincoteague and the loss. She was relieved by Emma Jackson early in the first inning after Nandua loaded the bases. Jackson pitched the remaining five innings and allowed 10 runs. Marley Katsetos, Maddy Farrell, and Lily Mathews were the only Ponies to record hits through six innings with all three going 1 for 3 with a single apiece. The Ponies are currently sitting in second place with a 4-3 record and will play Arcadia at home June 1, for the last regular season game of the year.
