The Mathews Blue Devils varsity baseball team kept building momentum during the past week, showing steady improvement despite a mix of wins and losses. On Friday, the Devils hosted the Northampton Yellow Jackets in a back-and-forth showdown. Mathews put up a season-high 12 runs, battling inning by inning as both teams traded the lead. Heading into the top of the seventh, the Devils took a one-run lead, but Northampton rallied late to steal a 16-12 victory. Even in the loss, Mathews impressed at the plate with patience and consistency. The Devils drew 10 walks, with freshman Morgan Sterne leading the way with three and sophomore Michael Waitt adding two. With the majority of the lineup collecting hits, junior Mason Perry stood out, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs in a strong performance. On the mound, freshman Brandon Hubbard made his return after a two-week injury absence, striking out five while allowing four earned runs over 2 2⁄3 innings. Sophomore Hunter Horsley provided a solid relief...