Softball Recap: Poplar Springs Finds Playoff Glory Versus Graceville

Atomics

Team Score (Highest)

04/28/25 @ Graceville	33
04/21/25 vs Gadsden County	26
04/18/25 @ Graceville	22
03/06/25 vs Daleville	21
03/11/25 vs Laurel Hill	13

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Poplar Springs had no problem doing just that on Monday. They blew past the Graceville Tigers 33-22. The Atomics' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Natalee Smith was a standout: she got on base in six of her eight plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emma Huckabey, who got on base in four of her seven plate appearances with five stolen bases, five runs, and three RBI.

Poplar Springs is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-14 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 22.3 runs over those games. As for Graceville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.

Poplar Springs will face off against Cottondale at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hornets will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Atomics surely won't give up without a fight. Graceville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.