Hooks is on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Rivercrest is on an eight-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Hornets will host the Rebels at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Hooks made easy work of Harleton and carried off a 22-3 victory.
Darla Jones
| 02/05/26 vs Harleton | 9 |
| 03/25/25 vs De Kalb | 8 |
| 05/01/25 vs Grand Saline | 6 |
| 05/09/25 vs S & S Consolidated | 5 |
| 03/01/25 vs Jefferson | 5 |
Darla Jones made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Hadlee Grant was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025. Stella Fincher was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Rivercrest was able to grind out a solid win over New Boston on Saturday, taking the game 6-2.
Hooks beat Rivercrest 3-0 when the teams last played back in February of 2020. Do the Hornets have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Rebels turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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