Softball Game Preview: Wewahitchka Gators vs. Vernon Yellowjackets

The Wewahitchka Gators will head out on the road to square off against the Vernon Yellowjackets at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Wewahitchka has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Wewahitchka took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Blountstown, sneaking past 7-6. The victory was some much needed relief for the Gators as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.

Jayla Clayton

Stolen Base (Career)

04/15/25 vs Blountstown	3
04/08/25 vs Vernon	1
03/27/25 @ St. John Paul II	1
02/28/25 vs Liberty County	1
02/27/25 @ Franklin County	1

Jayla Clayton and Eden Rustin did most of the damage at the plate: Clayton scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Rustin went 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Those three stolen bases gave Clayton a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Rustin, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 11 runs the game before, Vernon was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They came up short against Ponce De Leon, falling 11-1. The Yellowjackets haven't had much luck with the Pirates recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.

Vernon saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lila Owens, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.

Wewahitchka's win bumped their record up to 5-16. As for Vernon, their loss dropped their record down to 5-13.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Wewahitchka has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Vernon struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.