Softball Recap: Columbia Comes Up Short

Wildcats

Previous 5 Games

03/27/26 vs Sumrall	2-14
03/26/26 @ McComb	19-2
03/24/26 @ South Pike	20-0
03/20/26 vs Hattiesburg	8-0
03/17/26 vs Poplarville	0-10

Columbia dropped down to 10-9 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Sumrall Bobcats, falling 14-2. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Wildcats couldn't push the score so high this time.

As for Sumrall, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.

For Sumrall's part, Ella Robertson was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Sarah Beth Lewis was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbia will take on Lawrence County at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sumrall, they will square off against South Jones at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Braves have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.