Softball Recap: Hanover-Horton Wins Going Away Against Michigan Center

Comets

Margin (Wins)

04/17/25 @ Addison	21
04/23/25 vs Michigan Center	15
04/01/25 vs Quincy	15
04/11/25 @ Homer	11
04/14/25 @ Leslie	8

Hanover-Horton lost to Michigan Center back in May of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Comets put the hurt on the Cardinals with a sharp 16-1 victory. The Comets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by eight runs or more this season.

Alexyn DuBois 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 four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI and one triple. That triple was her first of the season.

In other batting news, Hanover-Horton got a massive performance out of Ava Smith, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Smith is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Tori King, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Hanover-Horton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive games.

Hanover-Horton's record now sits at 5-1. As for Michigan Center, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Coming up, Hanover-Horton will welcome Bronson at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Michigan Center, they will challenge Leslie at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.