Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Highland

Hawks

Margin (Wins)

03/06/26 vs Mesa	23
03/16/26 @ Cesar Chavez	19
03/24/26 @ Williams Field	15
03/18/26 vs Pinnacle	15
03/26/26 vs Williams Field	12

Highland had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They put the hurt on the Campo Verde Coyotes with a sharp 11-1 victory. The Hawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by seven runs or more this season.

Kennedie Nelson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alena Mascarenas, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Layla Napoli was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Highland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Highland's record is now 10-6. As for Campo Verde, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.

Highland has already played their next matchup, a 13-5 defeat against Queen Creek on the 31st. As for Campo Verde, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 5-4 loss against Horizon on the 30th.