Softball Recap: Whale Branch Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Whale Branch brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They put the hurt on the Lake Marion Gators with a sharp 42-33 win on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Warriors as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.

Whale Branch got a massive performance out of Sylise Edwards, who got on base in six of her eight plate appearances with four runs, two triples, and two stolen bases. Edwards also brought in five RBI, marking her first of the season. Ny'Asia Jackson was another key player, scoring seven runs and stealing eight bases while getting on base in all eight of her plate appearances.

Warriors

On Base Percentage

03/25/25 @ Lake Marion	74.6%
03/11/25 @ Bridges Prep	66.7%
03/18/25 vs Edisto	50%
03/14/25 vs Bridges Prep	35.7%
03/21/25 @ Edisto	25%

Whale Branch always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .746. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Whale Branch's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 2-6. As for Lake Marion, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Whale Branch will venture away from home to face off against Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lake Marion, they will head out to challenge Whale Branch at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.