Softball Recap: 12 Straight Home Victories for Chilhowie

There's no place like home for Chilhowie, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Holston Cavaliers on Saturday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-10 back in April.

Emmaline Dowell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Payton Hester and Kaydyn Eller did most of the damage at the plate: Hester went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double, while Eller went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. That run marked the first that Eller has scored this season.

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Previous Games (Home)

05/17/25 vs Holston	6-3
05/08/25 vs Rural Retreat	12-2
05/01/25 vs Northwood	8-4
04/29/25 vs Honaker	4-1
04/28/25 vs Patrick Henry	6-1
+ 7 more games

Chilhowie pushed their record up to 16-3 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games. As for Holston, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.

As of now, neither Chilhowie nor the Cavaliers have any future games scheduled.