Softball Recap: Jackson Heights Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Victory

Jackson Heights came tearing into Friday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Atchison County Tigers get on the board and left with an 18-0 victory. That 18-run margin sets a new team best for the Cobras this season.

Layla Cochran and Malynn Watkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Cochran tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Watkins tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cochran has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Cochran went 3-for-4 with three runs and one double, while Watkins went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Cochran a new career-high.

Nicole Amon

Runs (Career)

05/01/26 vs Atchison County	3
04/30/26 vs Jefferson County North	2
04/13/26 vs Pleasant Ridge	2
04/06/26 @ Horton	2

In other batting news, Jackson Heights let Nicole Amon and Gracie Cowsert run wild. Amon got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Cowsert went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave Amon a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddy Anderson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.

Jackson Heights kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 12 consecutive contests.

Jackson Heights' win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Atchison County, their loss dropped their record down to 0-18.

Looking ahead, Jackson Heights will take on Onaga in a tournament on Saturday. The Cobras' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Buffaloes have averaged an impressive 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Atchison County, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, an 18-2 defeat against Valley Falls on the 1st.