Softball Preview: Horton Chargers vs. Jackson Heights Cobras
Horton has been on the road for six straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Jackson Heights Cobras at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Horton is headed into the matchup fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They fell 16-13 to Atchison County on Monday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Horton in their matchups with Atchison County: they've now lost six in a row.
Alexis Becker was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Laila Pahmahmie was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Horton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matches, Jackson Heights finally came back down to earth on Monday. They suffered a rough 17-2 defeat at the hands of Valley Falls.
Horton's loss dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Jackson Heights, they dropped their record down to 7-5 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Horton suffered a grim 22-2 defeat to Jackson Heights when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Horton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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