By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — Host Watauga teed off for five doubles and a home run among their 19 hits that scored 19 runs on May 5 vs. Asheville in Round 1 of the 6A state playoffs.
With the win, the No. 11-seeded Pioneers will travel to Concord on May 8 for a Round 2 tilt with No.6-seeded Central Cabarrus, which earned a first round bye in the playoffs.
The Pioneers played error-free ball behind two freshman pitchers. Addison Moody (4 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs and 6 strikeouts) and Eula Elrod (1 inning, 1 hit, 1 run, 2 strikeouts) combined for a dominating performance in the circle for Watauga.
Offensively, it is hard to distinguish a real difference maker with a roster pounding out 19 runs on 19 hits. Charlotte Moretz, still a junior, stands out for her early home run. Fellow junior Presli Wood did plenty of damage, too, going 3-for-4, scoring 3 runs along with 3 RBIs while adding a double to her resume. As a team, the Pioneers suffered zero strikeouts.
Overall key offensive performers for Watauga:
- Charlotte Moretz (Jr.): 1-1, 2 runs scored, 3 RBIs, HR, SF, 1 walk, 1 stolen base
- Presli Wood (Jr.): 3-4, 3 runs scored, 3 RBIs, 2B
- Sierra Costner (Fr.): 2-3, 3 runs scored, 1 RBI, 2B
- Lula Elrod (Fr.): 3-4, 3 runs scored, 2 RBIs, 1 stolen base
- Cam Otto (Soph.): 2-2, 1 run scored, 4 RBIs, SF(2)
- Allie Ellis (Fr.): 3-4, 3 RBIs, 2B(2)
- Roxie Elrod (Jr.): 1-2, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI, 1 walk
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