Hugoton hasn't had much luck against Holcomb recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Eagles will host the Longhorns at 4:00 p.m.
Hugoton lost 23-9 to Southwestern Heights on Thursday. That's two games in a row now that the Eagles have lost by exactly 14 runs.
Hugoton got a massive performance out of Maddie Williams, who went 2-for-3 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Olivia Salmans was another key player, going 1-for-2 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Holcomb came out on top against Elkhart on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run first inning. The Longhorns put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 18-3 win. That's two games straight that the Longhorns have won by exactly 15 runs.
Addi Novack was a standout: she went a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, five runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Keira Salas, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Holcomb has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 22.0 runs this season. As for Hugoton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Hugoton came up short against Holcomb in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 7-2. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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