Softball Recap: Highlands Gets the Win

Owls

Margin (Wins)

02/14/25 @ Martin	19
04/02/24 vs Jefferson	2
03/22/24 @ Brackenridge	13
03/11/24 @ Burbank	3
03/01/24 @ Jefferson	16
+ 3 more games

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Highlands). Everything went their way against the Martin Tigers on Friday as the Highlands Owls made off with a 19-0 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Owls have posted since February 13, 2024.

Ciera Garcia was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Garcia was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Highlands got a massive performance out of Jenesis Rodriguez, who went a perfect3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI Rodriguez has posted since back in March of 2024. Analia Aparicio was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four runs, four RBI, and one double.

Highlands always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .818. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Martin only posted an OBP of .182.

Highlands' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Martin, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.

Coming up, Highlands will take on Roma in a tournament on Saturday. Highlands is facing Roma at the right time seeing as Roma is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Martin, they will be taking part in a tournament against Devine at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Devine will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Martin surely won't give up without a fight.