For the second straight game, Highland will face off against Westside. The Rebels will venture away from home to take on the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Highland is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Highland's offense. They came up short against Westside on Tuesday, falling 15-0.
For Westside's part, Madalynn Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Vada Watkins and Mattyx Cureton did most of the damage at the plate: Watkins got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while Cureton went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI Cureton has posted since back in March of 2025. Bella Black also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Westside hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive matchups.
Westside now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Highland, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Highland's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Rebels have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Westside, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Highland continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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