THE RUNDOWN

The Trojans cruised past the Nolan Catholic Vikings by a score of 12-2 Friday night in Fort Worth. The 10-run win secures the season series for TCA, as the Trojans have now won two straight to improve to 3-3 in district play.

TCA wasted no time getting to work offensively, opening things up with a six-run first inning. Mae Sharpe (3-5) opened the game with an infield single that eventually snowballed into a two-run double by Ella Krone (2-5, 2 RBI) and an extra base blast from Peyton Walton.

Momentum fully shifted in favor of the Trojans with two-out magic in the second inning. A home run from Ella Stewart (3-3, 2 RBI) energized the Trojan bats, as TCA outscored the Vikings 7-0 the rest of the way.

Defensively, Ella Krone went the distance for the TCA pitching staff, striking out six while conceding just two earned runs on the day.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

21 – The Trojans erupted for 21 hits en route to the win, six of which went for extra bases.

5 – Five Trojans tallied three or more hits on the day.

32  – TCA has recorded 32 runs over the last two games, boasting a +21 run differential against Nolan through two games of the three-game series.

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

– TCA sits just a half game back of Parish for the No. 2 seed in the district standings.

– The 10-run win over Nolan Catholic is tied with the 10-run win over Bishop Lynch on March 21 for the largest win over the year.

– Ella Stewart joins Ella Krone as the second Trojan to record a home run this season.