Softball Recap: South Walton Victorious

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but South Walton ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top against the Choctawhatchee Indians by a score of 9-6 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Seahawks also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.

Tatum Kreinus

Hits (Career)

04/03/25 @ Choctawhatchee	4
03/11/25 @ Walton	3
03/06/25 vs Second Baptist	3
02/25/25 vs Freeport	3
04/01/25 @ Freeport	2

Zoey Kreinus and Tatum Kreinus did most of the damage at the plate: Zoey went 2-for-5 with one home run and five RBI, while Tatum scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave Tatum a new career-high. Ava Rintala was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

They weren't the only one making solid contact: South Walton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The victory got South Walton back to even at 7-7. As for Choctawhatchee, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Walton will face off against Walton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Choctawhatchee, they will challenge Navarre at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.