Softball Recap: Highland Victorious

Highland took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Shelby, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Fighting Scots skirted past the Whippets 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Fighting Scots have posted since April 17, 2024.

Saylor Squires made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

Maddy Stuckman

Doubles (Career)

04/16/25 @ Shelby	3
04/09/25 @ Marion Harding	1
04/03/25 vs Johnstown-Monroe	1
04/01/25 vs Pleasant	1
03/24/25 @ London	1

In other batting news, Maddy Stuckman was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles, one stolen base, and one run. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Nevaeh DeWeese was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.

Highland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. They are 7-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Highland is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Shelby, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-5.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Whippets beat Highland by a score of 9-4 on Thursday.