Softball Game Preview: Senatobia Warriors vs. Hickory Flat Rebels

Warriors

Runs

02/27/25 vs Center Hill	20
02/25/25 vs Hernando	3
02/13/25 @ Oxford	5

The Senatobia Warriors will face off against the Hickory Flat Rebels at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Senatobia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.

Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Senatobia turned things around against Center Hill on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 20-10 margin over the Mustangs. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Warriors have posted since April 13, 2024.

Bethany Ward was a standout: she scored three runs while going 4-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits (four). Bailey Thomas was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one triple, and one run.

Senatobia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .675. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Hickory Flat was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 12-0 to Pine Grove.

Senatobia's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Hickory Flat, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.

Hickory Flat's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Senatobia hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .352. It's a different story for Hickory Flat, though, as they've only averaged .224. Will they be able to contain Senatobia's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.