Softball Game Preview: Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials vs. Osbourn Eagles

The Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials are taking a road trip to take on the Osbourn Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Osbourn took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology, who comes in off a win.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Falls Church, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Colonials put the hurt on the Jaguars with a sharp 16-5 victory two weeks ago.

Josie Whitaker

Runs (Career)

03/21/25 @ Falls Church	3
04/29/24 vs Justice	1
04/26/24 vs Annandale	1
04/05/24 @ Annandale	1
03/21/24 @ Hayfield	1

Josie Whitaker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Whitaker was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Alana Watkins was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Dia Bhatia, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Meanwhile, Osbourn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 25-10 to Battlefield.

Kayla Payne and Maya Mira stepped up to the plate in a big way. Payne scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Mira scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Britney Reyes also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Osbourn now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology, the win got them back to even at 1-1.