Softball Recap: Canton's Win on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Canton entered their tilt with Mabank on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Panthers an 11-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Rylee Busby made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI. That stolen base was her first of the season.

Bailey Koonce

Runs (Career)

03/21/25 vs Mabank	2
03/18/25 @ Athens	1
03/14/25 vs Kemp	1
03/04/25 @ Brownsboro	1
02/14/25 @ Grand Saline	1

In other batting news, Canton let Chloe Howe and Bailey Koonce run wild. Howe got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Koonce scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Those two runs gave Koonce a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lily Cervantes, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.

Canton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher in three consecutive matchups.

Canton's record is now 12-5-2. As for Mabank, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

We've got a battle between Eagles coming up. Canton's pitchers better be ready for this one: Lindale has averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Mabank, they will challenge Kemp at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mabank is facing Kemp at the right time seeing as Kemp is stuck on a six-game losing streak.