Softball Recap: Petal Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Win

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

03/05/26 @ Oak Grove	16
03/24/26 @ Pearl	12
03/30/26 vs Meridian	11
02/21/26 vs Mary G. Montgomery	11
02/20/26 vs North Pike	11

Petal came tearing into Monday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Meridian Wildcats 15-4. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won 12 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Jaley Weathersby looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kenleigh Morgan, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Rylie Gammill, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and one triple.

Petal always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Meridian only posted an OBP of .333.

Petal's victory bumped their record up to 17-6. As for Meridian, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-9.

Petal will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Wildcats: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.