Softball Game Preview: Houston County Lions vs. Cottonwood Bears

Houston County hasn't had much luck against Cottonwood recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Lions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bears at 3:30 p.m. Houston County has given up an average of 17.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Houston County fell victim to Long and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 22-0 to the Rebels.

Meanwhile, Cottonwood fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Geneva County on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 10-6 to the Bulldogs. The Bears' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

Houston County's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Cottonwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.

Houston County suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Cottonwood when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.