Softball Recap: Hazleton Area Gets the Win

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against South Williamsport, Hazleton Area was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Dallas Mountaineers by a score of 5-2. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Mountaineers recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.

Isabella Almeida spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nanci Major, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Kayla Lagowy was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.

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Previous Games

04/04/25 - Away	5-2 W
05/15/24 - Home	18-3 W
04/25/24 - Away	20-13 W
04/27/23 - Home	12-4 W
04/06/23 - Away	17-8 W
+ 5 more games

Hazleton Area now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Dallas, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Hazleton Area will take on rival Wyoming Valley West at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Dallas is set to challenge their familiar foe Pittston at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.