Softball Recap: Herscher Starts Season with Win Against Prairie Central

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Previous Games

03/18/25 - Away	10-8 W
05/11/24 - Away	5-2 W
05/11/24 - Away	5-3 W
03/12/24 - Home	14-10 W
05/16/23 - Home	11-1 W
+ 5 more games

Herscher had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They skirted past the Prairie Central Hawks 10-8. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Hawks recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.

Anistin Hackley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Keira Ahramovich, who fired off two home runs and three runs while going 3-for-5. Chloe Kinkade was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Ahramovich wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Herscher lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in May of 2024.

Prairie Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Herscher Tigers face off against Milford Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Prairie Central, they will face off against Dwight at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.