Softball Recap: Central Takes a Loss

Tigers

Previous 5 Games

04/21/26 vs Conway	0-16
04/17/26 @ Jacksonville	19-3
04/16/26 vs Little Rock Southwest	17-6
04/14/26 vs North Little Rock	8-5
04/09/26 @ Jonesboro	5-6

Central dropped down to 9-14 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Conway Wampus Cats, falling 16-0. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Tigers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

As for Conway, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 16-4. Considering they have won ten games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

For Conway's part, Sylvia King was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. King has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Conway got a massive performance out of Carleigh Willcutt, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Those four hits gave Willcutt a new career-high. Paisley Porter was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will host Hot Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.85 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Conway, they will take on Bryant at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.