Softball Recap: Raleigh's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Raleigh came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the West Lincoln Bears on Friday.

Kallee McWilliams

Hits (Career)

04/11/25 vs West Lincoln	4
04/07/25 @ Seminary	3
02/27/25 vs Northeast Jones	3
02/27/24 vs Mize	3
04/04/25 @ Puckett	2

Kallee McWilliams made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Haylee Buffington was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Lydia Bryant was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.

Raleigh was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .471. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Lincoln only posted a batting average of .300.

Raleigh's win bumped their record up to 10-16-1. As for West Lincoln, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-15.

Raleigh will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bears: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.