Jackson is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Friday. They are taking a road trip to challenge the Arlington Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Arlington took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Jackson, who comes in off a win.
Jackson will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Meadowdale on Wednesday. The Timberwolves walked away with a 10-5 win over the Mavericks. The Timberwolves haven't had any issues with the Mavericks recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Clara Dorgan
| 03/25/26 @ Meadowdale | 7 |
| 03/23/26 @ Everett | 5 |
| 03/21/26 vs Roosevelt | 10 |
Clara Dorgan made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madi Jacquot, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI. Aliana Langsea was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Jackson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2025.
Meanwhile, Arlington fell victim to Kamiak and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Knights, falling 7-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
Arlington now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Jackson, their record now sits at 2-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Jackson has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Arlington struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 10.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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