Softball Game Preview: Harrison County Thorobreds vs. Bourbon County Colonels

The Harrison County Thorobreds will square off against the Bourbon County Colonels at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bourbon County took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Harrison County, who comes in off a win.

Bourbon County will be up against a hot Harrison County team: the squad just extended their winning streak to eight. Harrison County put the hurt on Mercer County with a sharp 12-1 victory on Friday.

Isabella Persinger and Shyanne Ross were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Persinger tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ross didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. At the plate, Persinger scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Ross went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three hits gave Persinger a new career-high.

Emma Hamm

Runs (Career)

03/14/25 @ Mercer County	3
05/17/24 vs Boone County	2
04/29/24 vs Pendleton County	2
04/23/24 @ Simon Kenton	2
03/28/24 vs Highlands	2

In other batting news, Harrison County let Emma Hamm and Owyn McCoy run wild. Hamm scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while McCoy scored a run while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance gave Hamm a new career-high in runs. Aleigha Newby was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

Harrison County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mercer County only posted an OBP of .200.

Meanwhile, Bourbon County had to start their season on the road last Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against Lincoln County, falling 13-4. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.

Everything went Harrison County's way against Bourbon County in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as Harrison County made off with an 11-1 win. Does Harrison County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bourbon County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.