Highlanders
| 04/19/25 vs Harper Creek | 10-9 |
| 04/19/25 vs Grand Ledge | 11-5 |
| 04/17/25 vs Fowlerville | 17-2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Fowlerville | 17-0 |
| 04/16/25 @ Novi | 15-5 |
| + 2 more games |
Howell extended their winning streak to seven on Saturday, bumping their season record up to 11-3 in the process. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 10-9 W against the Harper Creek Beavers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Highlanders have posted since May 29, 2024.
Lara Anderson was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-5. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Addison Caldwell, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Howell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in five consecutive contests.
As for Harper Creek, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-2. Even worse, they were so close both times: the defeats came by an average of only 1.5 runs.
On Harper Creek's side, Kaylee Kirkpatrick made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that Kirkpatrick has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Clark, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Coming up, Howell will take on Gaylord in a tournament on Saturday. The Blue Devils will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Highlanders surely won't give up without a fight. As for Harper Creek, they will challenge St. Joseph at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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