Softball Recap: Nicholas County wins going away against PikeView

By Team Reports Apr 25, 2024, 7:45am

Softball Recap: Nicholas County Grizzlies vs. PikeView Panthers

Nicholas County can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. Everything went their way against the PikeView Panthers as the Nicholas County Grizzlies made off with an 11-2 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Nicholas County considering their two-run performance the match before.

Abby Hilleary spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up nine Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Zoe Nash, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Makenzie Hanshaw, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.

Nicholas County's victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for PikeView, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-10.

Nicholas County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 20-1 win vs. Oak Hill on the 23rd. PikeView has also already played their next matchup, a 17-0 loss against Midland Trail on the 24th.

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