Wahama is on an 11-game streak of home wins, while Hoover is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The White Falcons will host the Huskies at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Friday, Wahama got the win against Poca by a conclusive 10-2.
Audrey Reynolds was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1. Kalyn Christian was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Hoover made easy work of Sissonville on Friday and carried off an 8-1 victory. The win continues a trend for the Huskies in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won four in a row.
Hannah Shamblin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ayva Veltri, who scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Katelyn Board, who scored a run while going 4-for-5.
Hoover kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive matches.
Hoover's victory bumped their record up to 12-2. As for Wahama, their win bumped their record up to 14-2.
Wahama's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's game. The White Falcons have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hoover, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Wahama continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
