Softball Recap: East Webster's Luck Changes for the Better on Friday

East Webster had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Starkville Yellowjackets with a sharp 15-2 victory on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Wolverines, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Jasie Rae Flora made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Flora was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in February.

In other batting news, Faith Edwards was a standout: she scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Paytan Sanders, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.

Wolverines

On Base Percentage

03/14/25 vs Starkville	63.6%
03/14/25 vs Pontotoc	35%
03/08/25 vs Neshoba Central	33.3%
03/08/25 vs Pisgah	25.8%

East Webster always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in four consecutive matches.

East Webster's win bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Starkville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.

East Webster will face off against Aberdeen at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Starkville, they will challenge Houston at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Starkville is facing Houston at the right time seeing as Houston is stuck on a four-game losing streak.