Softball Recap: Chaparral Has No Trouble Against Waco

Bobcats

Margin (Wins)

02/14/25 vs Bruceville-Eddy	17
03/20/25 vs Ellison	15
02/25/25 vs Killeen	15
04/11/25 @ Waco	12
04/04/25 @ Ellison	11

Chaparral won against Ellison last Friday with 14 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Bobcats were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Waco Lions. The Bobcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 11 runs or more this season.

Madison Edwards was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Edwards was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-5. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February.

In other batting news, Kendal Macklin was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February. Aireanna Jones also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

Chaparral kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Waco only managed six hits.

The win made it two in a row for Chaparral and bumps their season record up to 10-10. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Waco, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9-1 record this season.

Chaparral will challenge Belton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Waco, they will take on Lake Belton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Broncos will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.