Softball Game Preview: Port Arthur Memorial Titans vs. Barbers Hill Eagles

Port Arthur Memorial is 0-10 against Barbers Hill since April of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Port Arthur Memorial Titans will welcome the Barbers Hill Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with 27 losses in a row dating back to last season, Port Arthur Memorial turned things around against West Orange-Stark on Friday. They skirted past the Mustangs 7-5. The Titans' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Port Arthur Memorial's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kimberly Beauman, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.

Port Arthur Memorial always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Barbers Hill never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They blew past Sterling 15-0. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won six matches by six runs or more so far this season.

The win made it two in a row for Barbers Hill and bumps their season record up to 11-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.0 runs on average over those games. As for Port Arthur Memorial, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.

Port Arthur Memorial might still be hurting after the 18-0 defeat they got from Barbers Hill in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Port Arthur Memorial avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.