Softball Recap: West Point Takes a Loss

West Point was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hayden Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Warriors have suffered against the Wildcats since March 12, 2024.

West Point's defeat dropped their record down to 11-17. As for Hayden, they are on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 17 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-16 record this season.

West Point and Hayden could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Alabama Rankings. The Warriors will challenge Lawrence County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (185 vs. 20). Meanwhile, Hayden (ranked 81st) will meet Springville (ranked sixth) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.