Softball Game Preview: Perry Pumas vs. Highland Hawks

The Perry Pumas are taking a road trip to take on the Highland Hawks at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Perry is headed into the match having just posted their closest victory since March 2, 2024 on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Chaparral 7-6.

The team relied heavily on CC Hall, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Madeline Murphy, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Meanwhile, Highland had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victor by a 20-4 margin over Corona del Sol. The win continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Aztecs: they've now won four in a row.

Kennedie Nelson looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in February of 2024.

On the hitting side, MiaLani Ocampo was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three doubles, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexis Eley, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.

Highland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .641. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Corona del Sol only posted an OBP of .444.