Softball Recap: Hayesville Takes a Loss

Hayesville extended their losing streak to nine on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-10 in the process. They fell 11-6 to the Andrews Wildcats. Surprisingly, this marked the Yellowjackets' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.

Danielle Anderson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. That RBI was her first of the season.

Andrews' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

On Andrews' side, Lauren Cochran spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kaiya Ellis, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Chanteah Rattler, who went 2-for-5 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.

Hayesville wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 15-3 loss against Robbinsville on the 25th. As for Andrews, they will venture away from home to take on Hiwassee Dam at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.