Softball Recap: Flathead Comes Up Short

Flathead couldn't beat Columbia Falls on Thursday even though they stacked four runs on them in the seventh inning. The Braves/Bravettes fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 8-7. The Braves/Bravettes have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.

Danica Hennell and Reese Conley stepped up to the plate in a big way. Hennell went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI, while Conley went 1-for-4 with one home run and two runs. That home run was Hennell's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Brandt, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.

Flathead's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Columbia Falls, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-4.

Flathead didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 13-4 loss against Big Sky on the 25th. As for Columbia Falls, they will host Whitefish at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a four-game losing streak.