Softball Game Preview: Holly Bronchos vs. Kearsley Hornets

The Holly Bronchos will head out on the road to take on the Kearsley Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Kearsley took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Holly, who comes in off a win.

On Thursday, Holly was able to grind out a solid win over Swartz Creek, taking the game 7-3. The Bronchos haven't had any issues with the Dragons recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.

Alyssa Bowman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.

On the hitting side, Holly let Lauren Elliot and Abbey Quick run wild. Elliot went 2-for-3 with three runs, while Quick went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Paisley McDougal also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Linden hit Kearsley with a four-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Hornets lost 12-0 to the Eagles. The Hornets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Kearsley's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Holly, their win bumped their record up to 3-6.

Holly took their victory against Kearsley when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 12-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bronchos since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.