Softball Recap: Gilmer County Extends Winning Streak to Eight

Titans

Margin (Wins)

04/17/25 vs Wirt County	21
03/26/25 @ Tygarts Valley	21
04/22/25 vs Clay County	17
03/22/25 vs Braxton County	17
03/22/25 vs Braxton County	17

Gilmer County came tearing into Tuesday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 19-2 margin over the Clay County Panthers. Considering the Titans have won 15 games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Kenley Hartshorn made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Gilmer County got a massive performance out of Layla Smith, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Paige Montgomery, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.

Gilmer County's victory was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-5. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.4 runs over those games. As for Clay County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.

Coming up, Gilmer County will challenge Midland Trail at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Clay County will be paying especially close attention to the Titans' contest: after the Titans face off against Tyler, they'll take on Clay County again at 7:00 p.m. on May 2.