Softball Game Preview: Kirbyville Wildcats vs. Buna Cougars

A feisty cat fight will be fought as Kirbyville Wildcats face off against Buna Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Kirbyville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Buna's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Kirbyville is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Warren a 22-0 shutout on Tuesday. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by eight runs or more this season.

Jacie Roden was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-2. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in stolen bases.

Emilee Denz

Hits (Career)

03/11/25 vs Warren	4
02/10/25 vs Kelly Catholic	2
03/08/25 @ Kountze	1
03/04/25 @ Orangefield	1
02/28/25 @ Lumberton	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emilee Denz, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Sydney Wheeler was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.

Meanwhile, Buna was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 6-2 to Anahuac.

Kirbyville is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. Buna's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.

Kirbyville might still be hurting after the 10-1 loss they got from Buna when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will Kirbyville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.