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

Howell came out on top against Lake Orion on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fifth inning. The Highlanders sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Dragons. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Highlanders as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Allison Ulanowski spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Leighton Scott, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one double. Another player making a difference was Zoey Overton, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.

Howell's win bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Lake Orion, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.

Coming up, Howell is taking a road trip to face off against Northville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lake Orion, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bloomfield Hills at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.