Softball Recap: Albany Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

10/07/25 @ Maysville	16
10/16/25 vs Grundy County	15
10/13/25 vs East Buchanan	15
09/22/25 vs Mercer	15
10/02/25 @ North Harrison	13

Albany had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They put the hurt on the Gilman City Hawks with a sharp 12-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won 16 contests by nine runs or more so far this season.

The team relied heavily on Jayden Hillyard, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Marley Hansel, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

Albany was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .520. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Albany's victory bumped their record up to 27-7. As for Gilman City, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season.

Albany wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 3-2 defeat against Princeton on the 22nd. Gilman City does not have any more games scheduled as of now.