Softball Recap: Hamilton Heights Wins Going Away Against Sheridan

Huskies

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 vs Anderson	14
04/17/25 vs Sheridan	12
04/11/25 @ Taylor	12
04/12/25 @ Maconaquah	11

Hamilton Heights had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Sheridan on Thursday. The Huskies blew past the Blackhawks 16-4. Considering the Huskies have won four contests by more than ten runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Lily Cash was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.

In other batting news, Kamryn Rhoton was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Ava Snelson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Hamilton Heights always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Hamilton Heights pushed their record up to 5-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Sheridan, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Looking ahead, Hamilton Heights will square off against Indianapolis Bishop Chatard at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Huskies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Sheridan, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Raiders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something the Blackhawks will no doubt try to take advantage of.