Softball Game Preview: Owego Free Academy River Hawks vs. Waverly Wolverines

The Owego Free Academy River Hawks will take on the Waverly Wolverines at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Owego Free Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.

Owego Free Academy was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Oneonta on Wednesday. The River Hawks were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Yellowjackets. Considering the River Hawks have won seven contests by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Joslyn Space

Batters Struck Out (Career)

05/14/25 vs Oneonta	13
04/14/25 @ Seton Catholic Central	9
04/30/25 vs Seton Catholic Central	6
04/16/25 vs Chenango Forks	5
03/29/25 vs South Lewis	4

Joslyn Space made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.

In other batting news, Maia Smith was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Miley Laubach, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.

Meanwhile, Waverly didn't have quite enough to beat Seton Catholic Central on Wednesday and fell 4-3.

Owego Free Academy's win bumped their record up to 12-3. As for Waverly, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-6.

Owego Free Academy skirted past Waverly 8-7 in their previous meeting last Monday. Will the River Hawks repeat their success, or do the Wolverines have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.