Softball Recap: Hibriten Turns Things Around After Road Loss

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

03/07/25 @ Wilkes Central	17
03/04/25 vs Wilkes Central	15
04/11/25 vs Watauga	14
03/18/25 @ Freedom	12
03/26/25 vs Mountain Heritage	10

There's no place like home for Hibriten, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Watauga Pioneers on Friday as they made off with a 17-3 victory. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.

Claire Rotting was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Allie Stilwell was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Brinley Lewis was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

Hibriten kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive matchups.

Hibriten's record is now 12-6. As for Watauga, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.

Hibriten didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-0 loss against Alexander Central on the 15th. As for Watauga, they have also already played their next game, a 14-11 defeat against Freedom on the 15th.