Softball Recap: Northern Guilford Takes a Loss

Northern Guilford blew Southwest Guilford out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Southwest Guilford got their revenge. The Northern Guilford Nighthawks fell just short of the Southwest Guilford Cowboys by a score of 11-9. The Nighthawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cowboys apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.

Dakotah Wilkins

Batters Struck Out

03/11/25 @ Southwest Guilford	12
03/07/25 vs Southeast Guilford	16
03/06/25 @ Central Davidson	8
03/04/25 vs Ragsdale	9
02/25/25 @ Randleman	13

Dakotah Wilkins put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season.

In other batting news, Asyah Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. Ava Best was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.

Even though they lost, Northern Guilford kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive contests.

Northern Guilford's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Southwest Guilford, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season.

Northern Guilford will be playing in front of their home fans against Ledford at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ledford will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Northern Guilford surely won't give up without a fight. As for Southwest Guilford, they will take on Southeast Guilford at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Southeast Guilford's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three games.