Softball Recap: Hubbertville Drops Highest Score of Season Against Brilliant

Lions

Team Score (Highest)

04/14/25 @ Brilliant	15
03/28/25 vs South Lamar	12
03/11/25 vs Brilliant	11
04/02/25 @ Winston County	8
04/10/25 vs Berry	7

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hubbertville). They were the clear victors by a 15-4 margin over the Brilliant Tigers on Monday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Lions needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.

Nevaeh Hoobler made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. Hoobler was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Karlee Pollard and Cadee Beth Hollingsworth did most of the damage at the plate: Pollard scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while Hollingsworth scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Those three runs gave Pollard a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lara Beth Brasher, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Hubbertville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Hubbertville's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-11. As for Brilliant, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hubbertville will challenge Marion County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Brilliant, they will square off against Meek at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.