Softball Recap: Highland Tech Gets the Win

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Highland Tech had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Queen's Grant Stallions. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rams have posted since March 25th.

Makaylee Gantt

Batters Struck Out

05/06/25 vs Queen's Grant	9
05/01/25 vs Forestview	8
04/28/25 @ Shelby	9
04/17/25 vs Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy	6
04/15/25 @ Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy	8
+ 7 more games

Makaylee Gantt made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs.

In other batting news, Meredith Bolick was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. Kendall Bynum was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

Highland Tech has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Queen's Grant, they dropped their record down to 16-6 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.

Looking ahead, Highland Tech will square off against East Wilkes on Friday. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their 20th straight victory, something the Rams surely won't give up without a fight. Queen's Grant does not have any more games scheduled as of now.