Softball Recap: South Stanly's Win Ends Eight-Game Losing Streak on the Road

Rowdy Rebel Bulls

Margin (Wins)

02/28/25 @ Forest Hills	23
04/16/25 vs Albemarle	16
04/10/25 vs Albemarle	16
03/18/25 vs Gray Stone Day	15
04/09/25 vs Gray Stone Day	13

It's playoff time, and South Stanly had no trouble coming through when it counted. Everything went their way against the Hiwassee Dam Eagles on Tuesday as they made off with a 9-2 victory. Considering the Rowdy Rebel Bulls have won 11 games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Kinsley Tyson made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.

In other batting news, Ashelyn Tucker was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Elliana Ussery was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI.

South Stanly kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 9-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

South Stanly's win ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-13. As for Hiwassee Dam, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-8.

Looking ahead, South Stanly will take on Union Academy on Friday. The Rowdy Rebel Bulls' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 11.4 runs per game this season. Hiwassee Dam does not have any more games scheduled as of now.