Softball Game Preview: Tuscaloosa County Wildcats vs. Pell City Panthers

Wildcats

Runs

04/18/25 vs Alexandria	3
04/18/25 @ Faith Academy	5
04/17/25 @ Prattville	7
04/15/25 vs Prattville	7
04/10/25 @ Hillcrest	7
+ 38 more games

The Tuscaloosa County Wildcats will be taking part in a tournament against the Pell City Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Tuscaloosa County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.

Tuscaloosa County is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Alabama's top teams: Alexandria, who was ranked 15th at the time (Tuscaloosa County was ranked seventh). The Wildcats fell just short of the Valley Cubs by a score of 4-3 on Friday. The Wildcats' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.

Holly Beth Brooks was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.

Alexandria hit Pell City with a four-run third inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The two teams finished up on equal footing with a 5-5 tie.

Pell City's tie gives them a new season record of 21-12-2. As for Tuscaloosa County, their defeat dropped their record down to 33-9-1.

Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Tuscaloosa County has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. However, it's not like Pell City struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.5 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Tuscaloosa County couldn't quite finish off Pell City in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 and fell 2-0. Will the Wildcats 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.