Softball Recap: Leander Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Lions

Margin (Wins)

04/04/25 vs Lehman	14
03/07/25 @ Cedar Park	14
03/28/25 @ Hays	13
02/27/25 vs Stony Point	13
02/13/25 vs Medina Valley	11

Leander waltzed into their match on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Hays Hawks as they made off with a 12-2 victory. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 games by six runs or more this season.

Kylee Arnold made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Madelyn Lee was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aliyah Allen, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Leander kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 14-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Leander pushed their record up to 22-9 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Hays, their loss dropped their record down to 15-10.

Leander wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 10-0 win against Bastrop on the 22nd. As for Hays, they will square off against Smithson Valley at 6:30 p.m. on the 25th. The Rangers will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something the Hawks surely won't give up without a fight.