Softball Game Preview: Graceville Tigers vs. Vernon Jackets

Graceville is 0-4 against Vernon since April of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Tigers will square off against the Jackets at 6:00 p.m. Graceville has given up an average of 15.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Graceville came up short against Poplar Springs on Tuesday, falling 17-2.

Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Vernon ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Malone 12-10. The win continues a trend for the Jackets in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won nine in a row.

Juliana Brizzolara was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Brizzolara was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Lilly Subel and Emma Hall did most of the damage at the plate: Subel went 1-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Hall went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one triple. Those two runs gave Subel a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cheyenne Wilson, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.

Graceville's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Vernon, their record is now 10-8.

Graceville might still be hurting after the 15-4 defeat they got from Vernon in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.