Softball Recap: Kennett Find Success

Kennett proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by 14) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Malden Green Wave 10-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted since March 22nd.

Handley McAtee

Batters Struck Out

05/13/25 vs Malden	13
05/10/25 vs Dexter	10
05/06/25 @ Graves County	3
04/30/25 @ Senath-Hornersville	7
04/30/25 vs Malden	11
+ 5 more games

Handley McAtee made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Avery Payne was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Emma Tinnin was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs.

Kennett hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Malden struck out 13 times.

Kennett's record is now 26-8. As for Malden, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 24-9 record.

As of now, neither Kennett nor the Green Wave have any future games scheduled.