Softball Recap: Westgate's Luck Changes for the Better on Friday

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

03/02/26 @ Centerville	23
03/17/26 @ Northside	21
03/23/26 vs Franklin	15
04/10/26 vs Opelousas	14
03/30/26 vs St. Martinville	11

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Catholic - N.I., Westgate was happy to have turned things around on Friday. Everything went their way against the Opelousas Fighting Tigers as they made off with a 17-3 victory. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by ten runs or more this season.

Trintee Lewis was incredible, firing off two home runs, ten RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Mckenzie Harrison, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Westgate lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Westgate moved to 8-13 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Opelousas, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westgate will head out to challenge Westminster Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Opelousas, they will venture away from home to take on North Central at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.