Softball Recap: Unaka Has No Trouble Against University School

Rangers

Margin (Wins)

03/18/25 @ University School	13
04/08/25 @ Johnson County	11
04/17/25 vs University School	10
03/24/25 vs Happy Valley	9

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against North Greene, Unaka was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They blew past the University School Buccaneers 14-4. Considering the Rangers have won four matches by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Kimberly Proffitt spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Mollie Buckles and Brooklyn Campbell did most of the damage at the plate: Buckles went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Campbell went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that Buckles has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Khloe Markland, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run.

Unaka was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Unaka's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for University School, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-13.

Looking ahead, Unaka will look to defend their home field on Monday against West Greene at 5:00 p.m. The Buffaloes have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.79 runs per game on average), something the Rangers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for University School, they will venture away from home to face off against Happy Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.