Softball Game Preview: Festus Tigers vs. Windsor Owls

For the first time this season, Festus will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing at home against the Windsor Owls at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Festus is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 13 games.

On Tuesday, Festus got the win against Webster Groves by a conclusive 12-4. Considering the Tigers have won 11 matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Aubrey Doyle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Livi Kearns and Ava Oberle did most of the damage at the plate: Kearns got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Oberle went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Leinna Smith, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.

Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Windsor duked it out with Hillsboro on Monday. The Owls fell just short of the Hawks by a score of 5-4.

Windsor's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5-1. As for Festus, their win bumped their record up to 15-2.

Festus took their victory against Windsor in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 10-0 score. Do the Tigers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Owls turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.