Softball Game Preview: Highland Huskies vs. Haverling Rams

The Highland Huskies will face off against the Haverling Rams at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Highland sitting on five straight wins and Haverling on 16.

Highland is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They put the hurt on Hastings with a sharp 17-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Huskies, who have now won 11 games by six runs or more so far this season.

Meanwhile, Haverling narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Susquehanna Valley 3-1.

Kaili Witherell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 17 consecutive appearances.

Highland's victory bumped their record up to 16-5. As for Haverling, their win bumped their record up to 20-3.