Softball Recap: Elmore County's Losing Streak Snapped at Four Games

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

03/26/25 @ Vernon Hills	12
03/18/25 vs Valley	11
03/03/25 @ Marbury	11
02/26/25 @ Valley	11
02/27/25 vs Montgomery Catholic	10

After only two runs in their last game, Elmore County made sure to put some runs up on the board against Vernon Hills on Wednesday. Elmore County blew past Vernon Hills 16-4. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won six matches by seven runs or more so far this season.

Addi Stephenson made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Furthermore, she didn't allow a single earned run, the first time she has blanked an opponent since March 1st. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February.

In other batting news, Addy Peaden and Lalah Culpepper did most of the damage at the plate: Peaden went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Culpepper went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles Culpepper has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Raevyn Barris, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Elmore County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

With the win, Elmore County broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-9. As for Vernon Hills, their defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.

Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Elmore County Panthers challenge Dadeville Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Elmore County's pitchers better be ready for this one: Dadeville has averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season. As for Vernon Hills, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 15-0 loss against Whitney Young on the 27th.