Softball Recap: Hazleton Area Continues Home Dominance on Wednesday

Cougars

Previous 5 Games

04/16/25 vs Wilkes-Barre	11-10
04/14/25 vs Crestwood	8-7
04/09/25 @ Wyoming Valley West	11-4
04/04/25 @ Dallas	5-2
04/01/25 @ South Williamsport	2-14

Hazleton Area lost to Wilkes-Barre back in May of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Cougars had just enough and edged out the Wolfpack 11-10. With that win, the Cougars brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.

Kayla Lagowy was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Emme Zanolini also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Lagowy wasn't the only one making solid contact: Hazleton Area kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive games.

Hazleton Area pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.4 runs over those games. As for Wilkes-Barre, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hazleton Area will venture away from home to take on Liberty at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Wilkes-Barre, they will head out to challenge Dallas at 4:15 p.m. on the 24th.