Softball Recap: Alexander's Victory on Monday Extends Winning Streak to 15

Cougars

Margin (Wins)

10/06/25 vs New Manchester	18
09/30/25 vs Lithia Springs	18
09/04/25 @ Lithia Springs	18
09/08/25 @ Newnan	17
08/06/25 vs Chapel Hill	16

Alexander had already won 14 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it 15 on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the New Manchester Jaguar an 18-0 shutout. Considering the Cougars have won 18 contests by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Ebbie Simmons was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.

In other pitching news, Sloan Shaw looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in September.

Back at the plate, Alexis May and Kenzie Townsend did most of the damage at the plate: May got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Townsend went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most stolen bases May has posted since back in September. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Smith, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Alexander always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .714. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in five consecutive games.

Alexander's win bumped their record up to 24-2. As for New Manchester, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13-1.

Coming up, Alexander is taking a road trip to challenge Harrison at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cougars 2.2, the Hoyas 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. New Manchester does not have any more games scheduled as of now.