Softball Game Preview: Mt. Vernon Wildcats vs. Southridge Raiders

The Mt. Vernon Wildcats will face off against the Southridge Raiders at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mt. Vernon has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Mt. Vernon fell victim to Tecumseh and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Braves, falling 15-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Wildcats in their meetings with the Braves: they've now lost five in a row.

Southridge came out on top against Princeton on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run seventh inning. The Raiders took their contest against the Tigers 10-6. The victory continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won five in a row.

Southridge's win bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Mt. Vernon, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.

Mt. Vernon couldn't quite get it done against Southridge in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 12-8. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.