Softball Game Recap: Randolph Southern Rebels vs. Wapahani Raiders

Randolph Southern extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 26 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-13 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 16-0 to the Wapahani Raiders, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rebels of the 25-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.

As for Wapahani, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-12 record. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

For Wapahani's part, Zoey Koger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave Koger a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.

In other batting news, Clair Murrell was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cheyenne Keele, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Randolph Southern will take on Winchester Community in a tournament on Saturday. The Rebels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Falcons have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Wapahani, they will head out on the road to square off against Lapel at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season.