Softball Recap: Helena Makes It Five in a Row at Home

Helena extended their postseason success on Monday against Spain Park. They came out on top against the Jaguars by a score of 9-5. The Huskies haven't had any issues with the Jaguars recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Carrington Schiefer

Runs (Career)

04/28/25 vs Spain Park	3
04/19/25 vs Hazel Green	2
04/19/25 vs Hewitt-Trussville	2
04/18/25 vs Sumiton Christian	1
04/12/25 vs Auburn	1

Carrington Schiefer was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 23 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her five plate appearances with three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Marlee Parsons looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

Back at the plate, Macie Brashears and Baleigh Sprouse did most of the damage at the plate: Brashears got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Sprouse went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI Sprouse has posted since April 2nd. The team also got some help courtesy of Henley Traywick, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.

Helena pushed their record up to 27-14-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games. As for Spain Park, their loss dropped their record down to 17-20-2.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Helena beat the Jaguars by a score of 7-4 later that day.