Softball Recap: Harris County Takes Down North Springs in a Playoff Battle

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

08/22/25 vs Arapahoe	19
08/28/25 @ Starr's Mill	18
10/13/25 vs North Springs	15
08/19/25 vs Jonesboro	15
08/19/25 vs Jonesboro	15

Harris County had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the North Springs Spartans on Monday. Considering the Tigers have won 20 games by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Riley Huckaby made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.

In other batting news, Harper Horton was incredible, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-2. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in August. Ivy McCormick also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Harris County pushed their record up to 26-4 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.4 runs on average over those games. As for North Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.

Harris County will have a chance to go back-to-back against North Springs: the pair will be back at it again later today.