Softball Recap: Polk County's Win Ends Three-Game Losing Streak on the Road

By Team Reports Apr 9, 2025, 10:29am

Softball Recap: Polk County Wolverines vs. Brevard Blue Devils

Polk County hadn't done well against Brevard recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Wolverines came out on top against the Blue Devils by a score of 8-3. The game was the first time the Wolverines have beaten the Blue Devils on their field since May 16, 2015.

Mia Bradley was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Junie Mitchell, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.

Bradley wasn't the only one making solid contact: Polk County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. The Wolverines are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Wolverines

Previous 5 Games

04/08/25 @ Brevard8-3
03/26/25 vs East Henderson7-1
03/25/25 vs Hendersonville7-5
03/20/25 vs Asheville16-0
03/18/25 vs Landrum1-3

Polk County's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-5. As for Brevard, their loss dropped their record down to 12-4.

Looking ahead, Polk County will square off against Hendersonville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bearcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.2 runs per game on average), something the Wolverines will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Brevard, they will face off against Pisgah at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bears will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Blue Devils surely won't give up without a fight.

Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps

Suggested Video