Softball Game Preview: Sylvan Hills Bears vs. Conway Wampus Cats

The Sylvan Hills Bears are taking a road trip to square off against the Conway Wampus Cats at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sylvan Hills' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Conway's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Sylvan Hills is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest loss since May 9, 2024 on Tuesday. They lost 9-3 to Benton. The Bears have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.

Zamari Ball - 2026 spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered nine runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Sylvan Hills saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abbie Mayden - 2026, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Conway made easy work of North Little Rock on Tuesday and carried off a 14-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Wampus Cats, who have now won seven games by ten runs or more so far this season.

Sylvan Hills' defeat dropped their record down to 14-7. As for Conway, their victory bumped their record up to 14-6.

Sylvan Hills might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Conway in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can the Bears avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.