Softball Game Preview: Whites Creek Cobras vs. University School of Nashville Tigers

The Whites Creek Cobras will square off against the University School of Nashville Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Whites Creek is looking for their season's first victory.

Whites Creek lost 16-3 to Antioch on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask University School of Nashville). They were the clear victors by a 16-5 margin over Pearl-Cohn on Tuesday. The Tigers not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 24, 2024.

Alena Ellis was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2. Those runs were her first of the season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lynden Anckner, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.

University School of Nashville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .714. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

University School of Nashville's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Whites Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.