Softball Recap: Malakoff Victorious

It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Malakoff ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Brook Hill Guard, sneaking past 9-7. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 6-1 loss the last time these two teams met.

Alabama Anding was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Anding was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Kenna Bivins and Kensley Oglesby did most of the damage at the plate: Bivins went 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base, while Oglesby went 3-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Tigers

Hits

04/10/26 vs Brook Hill	11
03/31/26 @ Eustace	10
03/27/26 vs Edgewood	10
03/24/26 vs Winona	10
03/10/26 vs Quitman	10

Malakoff kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Malakoff is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Brook Hill, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-3-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Malakoff will welcome Grand Saline at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Brook Hill, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Bishop Dunne at 5:00 p.m.