Softball Recap: Hancock Drops Season-High Score on Juarez

Eagles

Team Score (Highest)

05/08/25 vs Juarez	14
04/03/25 @ Northside	10
05/05/25 vs Jones	4
04/11/25 vs Payton College Prep	3
03/27/25 vs Reavis	3

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hancock). They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over Juarez on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what Hancock needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.

Isela Garcia was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alayna Bentley, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alex Pinal, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.

Hancock always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .688. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Hancock's win bumped their record up to 2-11. As for Juarez, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 16-4.

Coming up, Hancock will take on Kennedy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Crusaders have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season. As for Juarez, they will be playing at home against Cristo Rey Jesuit at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.