Highland's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Bethesda Christian Patriots 9-8. That's more bragging rights for the Trojans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Joselyne Alvarez made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Alvarez was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
Sophia DeJesus
| 05/09/26 @ Bethesda Christian | 2 |
| 05/06/26 vs Boone Grove | 1 |
| 05/02/26 @ Hammond Bishop Noll | 1 |
| 04/29/26 vs Hammond Central | 1 |
| 04/15/26 vs Hobart | 1 |
In other batting news, Highland let Hailey Thomas and Sophia DeJesus run wild. Thomas got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while DeJesus got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those two runs gave DeJesus a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Evie Rivera, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs.
Highland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They are 6-3 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Highland's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Bethesda Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 5-11.
Looking ahead, Highland will take on Rensselaer Central in a tournament on Saturday. As for Bethesda Christian, they will welcome Clinton Central at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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