Preston is 0-5 against Southern since April of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Knights will host the Rams at 5:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Preston is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of West Virginia's top teams: Morgantown, who was ranked fourth at the time (Preston was ranked 24th). The Knights fell just short of the Mohigans by a score of 5-4 on Thursday.
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Nevaeh West spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Camdyn Metheny made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Myla Wotring was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run.
Meanwhile, Southern lost 14-7 to Fort Hill on Wednesday.
Preston's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Southern, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Preston might still be hurting after the 9-1 loss they got from Southern in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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