The DeSoto Central Jaguars will head out to challenge the Buckhorn Bucks at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
DeSoto Central will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Southaven on Thursday. DeSoto Central blew past Southaven 14-1.
DeSoto Central got a big performance out of Charlotte Mostert, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3. Those hits marked the first that Mostert got this season. Lacey Frey was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Mostert wasn't the only one working in the hit department: DeSoto Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February of 2024.
The home team had come away the winner the last five times Buckhorn and Scottsboro had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. Everything went Buckhorn's way against Scottsboro on Thursday as Buckhorn made off with a 12-2 win. Buckhorn's victory was all the more impressive since the Wildcats were averaging only four runs allowed on the season.
Chloe Helton spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Gracie Beach was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Audrey Rosenberry, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
DeSoto Central's record now sits at 6-1. As for Buckhorn, their record is now 5-3.
DeSoto Central's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. DeSoto Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Buckhorn, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will DeSoto Central continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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