Softball Recap: Westbrook Comes Up Short

Westbrook was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 27-16 to the Aspermont Hornets. The Wildcats were not able to make up for their defeat to the Hornets from their previous meeting back in March of 2022.

Katie Salazar stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kenlee Gilbreath, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Wildcats

Previous 3 Games

03/24/25 vs Aspermont	16-27
03/15/25 vs Borden County	8-10
03/13/25 vs Wink	10-11

Even though they lost, Westbrook was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .568. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in six consecutive games.

Westbrook's loss dropped their record down to 3-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westbrook will venture away from home to challenge Marfa at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Aspermont, they will face off against Hamlin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.