Softball Preview: Powell Panthers vs. Halls Red Devils
Powell is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Halls is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Powell Panthers will take on the Halls Red Devils at 6:00 p.m. in their first game on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Powell only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-point they dealt Carter on Friday. Powell was the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over Carter.
Rianna Boone made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Boone has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Boone was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emersyn Mayes, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Leslie Hensley was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Halls got themselves on the board against Campbell County in Monday's second game, but Campbell County never followed suit. They beat the Cougars by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 12-0.
Cheyenne Smith was incredible, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Mallory Smithers, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Powell's victory bumped their record up to 8-6-1. As for Halls, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which somehow isn't as good as their 20-5 record this season.
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