Softball Game Preview: Crestview Bulldogs vs. North Bay Haven Academy Buccaneers

The Crestview Bulldogs will take on the North Bay Haven Academy Buccaneers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Crestview has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while North Bay Haven Academy will arrive with five straight victories.

Crestview fell victim to Niceville and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles.

Cambell Toolan

Base on Balls Against

04/14/25 vs Niceville	1
04/11/25 vs Pace	0
04/10/25 vs Milton	2

Cambell Toolan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

Meanwhile, North Bay Haven Academy posted their closest win since February 25th on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Arnold, sneaking past 7-5.

Addison Mallon was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off 12 hits. Mallon was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Goodpaster, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Nevaeh Tarr was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

North Bay Haven Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in nine consecutive matches.

North Bay Haven Academy pushed their record up to 15-3 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Crestview, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-14.

Crestview couldn't quite finish off North Bay Haven Academy when the teams last played back in February and fell 4-2. Will the Bulldogs 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.