Softball Game Preview: Overton Bobcats vs. Cane Ridge Ravens

Overton has won four straight games at home, while Cane Ridge has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Bobcats will welcome the Ravens at 5:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Overton barely beat McGavock the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Bobcats were the clear victors by a 16-4 margin over the Raiders on Monday. The Bobcats haven't had any issues with the Raiders recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Kaliyha Finley-Gray was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.

Jailyn Norman

Home Runs (Career)

04/14/25 vs McGavock	2
04/10/25 @ Hunters Lane	1
04/29/24 @ Hillsboro	1
04/16/24 @ Antioch	1

In other batting news, Jailyn Norman was a standout: she fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ella Meacham, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Overton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matches.

For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Cane Ridge and Antioch meet (two straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Ravens put the hurt on the Bears with a sharp 14-5 victory.

Cane Ridge has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Overton, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4.

Overton took their win against Cane Ridge when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 16-0 score. Do the Bobcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Ravens turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.