Cougars
| 02/26/26 vs Manor New Tech | 13-3 |
| 02/24/26 vs Cedar Creek | 6-3 |
| 02/20/26 vs Manor | 12-2 |
Crockett entered their tilt with Manor New Tech on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Titans. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won three contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Amelia Ponce and Emily Castillo made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Ponce pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Castillo tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ponce has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Ponce went 1-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Castillo got on base in both of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Those two runs gave Ponce a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jaliyah McAfee was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Adola Moore, who went 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Crockett hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive games.
Crockett's record now sits at 5-3. As for Manor New Tech, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-3 record.
Coming up, Crockett will square off against Hendrickson at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Manor New Tech, they will be taking part in a tournament against Giddings at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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