The Clinton Dark Horses opened the 4A NCHSAA state playoffs in strong fashion Tuesday night, defending home field with a 7-3 victory over the Jordan-Matthews Jets in the first round.
Clinton used a balanced offensive effort and timely pitching to pull away from the Jets, advancing to the next round of the postseason bracket. The Dark Horses generated consistent pressure at the plate throughout the night while limiting Jordan-Matthews from building momentum offensively.
For a full game recap, player highlights and postgame reaction, see Saturday’s edition of The Sampson Independent.