Softball Recap: Octorara Area Starts off Right with Win over Oxford

Octorara Area took care of business in their home opener (barely) on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Oxford Hornets 4-3. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Braves as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.

The team relied heavily on Campbell King, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailey Tidd, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Coming up, Octorara Area will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Twin Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Octorara Area has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Oxford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Solanco at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.