Softball Recap: Monday's Victory Is Geneva County's Tenth in Last 13 Outings

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

04/03/25 @ Graceville	17
04/14/25 @ Poplar Springs	16
02/20/25 @ Northside Methodist Academy	16
03/17/25 vs Houston County	15
04/02/25 @ Samson	14

While Geneva County put up plenty of runs on Monday, the same can't be said for Poplar Springs. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 16-0 margin over the Atomics. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won eight contests by nine runs or more so far this season.

Kaylee Watson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, Maci Strickland was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in February. Addison Calhoun also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Geneva County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .786. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Poplar Springs only posted an OBP of .250.

Geneva County has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Poplar Springs, their loss was their seventh straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-12.

Coming up, Geneva County will square off against Bethlehem at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Poplar Springs, they will face off against Rutherford at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.