Bulldogs
| 02/25/25 @ Sherman | 10 |
| 02/14/25 @ Legacy Christian Academy | 6 |
| 02/15/25 vs Centennial | 3 |
| 02/15/25 vs Denison | 1 |
Howe was handed a 13-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 win over the Sherman Bearcats. The Bulldogs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Riley McCollum made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. She also scored a run, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mya Burt, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kamry Snapp, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Howe's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Sherman, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Howe will take on Lake Dallas in a tournament on Thursday. Lake Dallas is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Sherman, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Bearcats face off against the Lions at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sherman is facing McKinney at the right time seeing as McKinney is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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