Softball Game Preview: Newton Falls Tigers vs. Chaney Cowboys

For the second straight game, Newton Falls will face off against Chaney. The Tigers will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Cowboys at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

Newton Falls is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 19-6 margin over Chaney on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.

Kylee Lance

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/03/25 @ Chaney	4
05/06/24 vs John F. Kennedy Catholic	3
03/25/24 @ Liberty	3
03/27/25 @ Crestview	2
04/20/24 vs Lordstown	2

Kylee Lance was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Lance was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Newton Falls let Abby Wolford and Kirra Howard run wild. Wolford scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Howard scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. What's more, Howard posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hanna Wright, who scored two runs while going 1-for-5.

Newton Falls always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

This is the second loss in a row for Chaney and nudges their season record down to 1-3. As for Newton Falls, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3-1.