Softball Recap: Akins Takes a Loss

Akins was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 10-0 to the Dripping Springs Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-3 back in February.

Akins saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Julianna Martinez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base. That's the most hits Martinez has posted since back in February.

Eagles

Batting Average

03/28/25 @ Dripping Springs	38.1%
02/28/25 vs Churchill	36.7%
03/25/25 @ Del Valle	35.7%
02/28/25 vs Hendrickson	28.6%
02/25/25 vs Dripping Springs	25.9%

Even though they lost, Akins was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Akins' defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Dripping Springs, they pushed their record up to 17-6-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Akins will take on rival Westlake at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Dripping Springs is set to square off against their familiar foe Austin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.