Softball Recap: Hollidaysburg's Luck Changes for the Better on Friday

Hollidaysburg had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Altoona Mountain Lions 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Golden Tigers have posted since March 18th.

Mikaylah Vincent was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Vincent was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

Maggie Hicks

Runs (Career)

05/09/25 vs Altoona	3
04/01/25 @ Clearfield	2
03/31/25 vs DuBois	2
05/14/24 @ Altoona	2
03/28/24 @ Philipsburg-Osceola	2

In other batting news, Hollidaysburg got a big performance out of Maggie Hicks, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave Hicks a new career-high. Alli Stevens also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Hollidaysburg's win bumped their record up to 3-16. As for Altoona, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.

Hollidaysburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Altoona, they are taking a road trip to square off against Cedar Cliff at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Colts have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.69 runs per game on average), something the Mountain Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of.