Softball Recap: Western Hills Find Success

Western Hills's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the North Oldham Mustangs. The victory continues a trend for the Wolverines in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won three in a row.

Makayla Young

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/16/25 @ North Oldham	3
04/09/25 vs Nicholas County	2
03/21/25 @ Fairview	2
03/22/25 @ Central Hardin	1

Makayla Young was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brianna Young, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Western Hills' win bumped their record up to 5-13. As for North Oldham, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-8.

Looking ahead, Western Hills will venture away from home to take on Frankfort at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolverines are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for North Oldham, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Silver Creek at 6:00 p.m. The Dragons' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.