Softball Recap: Cotter Wins Going Away Against Mountainburg

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

03/10/25 @ Mammoth Spring	26
03/10/25 @ Mammoth Spring	25
03/20/25 vs Life Way Christian	15
03/11/25 vs Valley Springs	13
03/14/25 @ Green Forest	12

Cotter never let their opponents score on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Mountainburg Dragons with a sharp 10-0 win. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by ten runs or more this season.

Myah McNutt made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Riley Brotherton was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She also launched a home run, marking her first of the season. Morgan Lipe was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.

Cotter kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive matchups.

Cotter pushed their record up to 10-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Admittedly, the team didn't face the toughest opposition across those games, namely Mountainburg, Life Way Christian, and Life Way Christian. As for the Dragons, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cotter will host Izard County at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mountainburg, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Life Way Christian at 4:00 p.m. The Dragons are facing the Warriors at the right time seeing as the Warriors are stuck on a four-game losing streak.