The Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles will square off against the Nicholas County Grizzlies at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away.
Woodrow Wilson fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Shady Spring on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 4-2. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Flying Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
Aubrey Smallwood
| 04/28/25 @ Shady Spring | 18 |
| 04/23/25 @ Oak Hill | 14 |
| 04/21/25 vs Greenbrier West | 16 |
| 04/19/25 vs Liberty | 11 |
| 04/17/25 vs James Monroe | 9 |
| + 9 more games |
Aubrey Smallwood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 18 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Woodrow Wilson saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shailee Sexton, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Another was Rose Tucker, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Meanwhile, Nicholas County also fell in extra-innings ten innings action on Tuesday. They fell just short of Greenbrier West by a score of 8-6. The Grizzlies have struggled against the Cavaliers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.
Abby Hilleary put in work no matter where she played. She struck out 17 batters over 9.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. Hilleary was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Myah Scott was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Nicholas County's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Woodrow Wilson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season.
Woodrow Wilson's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Flying Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Nicholas County, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Woodrow Wilson continue to outrun the ball?
Woodrow Wilson couldn't quite finish off Nicholas County in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 11-9. Will the Flying Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
