Heathwood Hall Episcopal hasn't had much luck against Hammond recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Highlanders will be playing at home against the Skyhawks at 5:30 p.m. Heathwood Hall Episcopal is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
While Heathwood Hall Episcopal's win against Florence Christian wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Highlanders narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Eagles 8-6. Eight seems to be a good number for the Highlanders as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Salley Humphries made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Frances Laughlin, who went 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Ballew, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Hammond came up short against John Paul II two weeks ago and fell 6-1.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Hammond, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal couldn't quite finish off Hammond when the teams last played back in April of 2025 and fell 10-8. Will the Highlanders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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