Softball Game Preview: North Sand Mountain Bison vs. Kate Duncan Smith DAR Patriots

The North Sand Mountain Bison will take on the Kate Duncan Smith DAR Patriots in a tournament on Friday. The timing is sure in North Sand Mountain's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Kate Duncan Smith DAR has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.

North Sand Mountain is headed into the match having just posted their closest victory since April 29, 2024 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Sylvania 10-8.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Kate Duncan Smith DAR was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They fell just short of North Jackson by a score of 4-2.

Addison Stinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits. Furthermore, she didn't allow a single walk, the first time she has blanked an opponent over her last nine games.

At the plate, Kate Duncan Smith DAR saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anna Jackson, who went 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

North Sand Mountain's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Kate Duncan Smith DAR, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.

North Sand Mountain couldn't quite finish off Kate Duncan Smith DAR when the teams last played back in March of 2015 and fell 4-2. Will North Sand Mountain have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.