Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for R-S Central

Hilltoppers

Margin (Wins)

03/11/25 vs Polk County	15
04/01/25 @ Patton	12
03/03/25 vs T.C. Roberson	11
03/21/25 vs Chase	10
02/24/25 vs Freedom	10

R-S Central won the last time they faced Hendersonville and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Hilltoppers blew past the Bearcats 11-2. The result was nothing new for the Hilltoppers, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Maeli Crain made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lillie Beheler, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Layna Jeffords, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.

R-S Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hendersonville only posted an OBP of .308.

The victory (which was R-S Central's third in a row) raised their record to 10-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Hendersonville, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. R-S Central will welcome East Burke at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cavaliers have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Hendersonville, they will be playing at home against Polk County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolverines will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Bearcats surely won't give up without a fight.