Softball Recap: New Hope Find Success

New Hope lost to North Jackson back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The New Hope Indians sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-0 win over the North Jackson Chiefs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted since February 15th.

Ella Baswell

Batters Struck Out

03/03/25 @ North Jackson	7
02/26/25 vs Etowah	6
02/21/25 @ Moody	3
04/27/24 vs North Jackson	5
04/27/24 @ Madison County	1
+ 7 more games

The result came thanks to Ella Baswell's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up seven Ks. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024.

At the plate, New Hope's win was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Haley Garrison, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

New Hope has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-8-1 record this season.

New Hope will host Kate Duncan Smith DAR at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be Kate Duncan Smith DAR's first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for North Jackson, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on North Sand Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.