Softball Recap: Shelby Takes a Loss

Shelby blew Highland out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Wednesday Highland got their revenge. The Whippets fell just short of the Fighting Scots by a score of 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Whippets have suffered since March 29th.

Natalie Kennard and Braylee Sturts did some serious damage despite the final result: Kennard went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run, while Sturts went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Kennedy Studer was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one double.

Shelby's defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 11-5. As for Highland, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Shelby beat Highland by a score of 9-4 on Thursday.