Horseshoe Bend hadn't done well against Beulah recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Generals came out on top against the Bobcats by a score of 10-5. The Generals' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brynlee Alford made a big impact no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Lily Moss was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025. Marley Trapp also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Horseshoe Bend always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Beulah only posted an OBP of .238.
Generals
| 02/28/26 vs Beulah | 10-5 |
| 02/28/26 vs Lee-Scott Academy | 6-4 |
| 02/27/26 vs Pike Road | 1-0 |
The win was the third in a row for Horseshoe Bend, bringing their record up to 3-2. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Beulah, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-8.
Coincidentally, Horseshoe Bend and Beulah will both be playing Opelika the next time they take the field. The Generals will head out to face the Bulldogs at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, while the Bobcats will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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