Softball Recap: Huntington Sets Scoring Season-High Against Paint Valley

Huntsmen

Team Score (Highest)

04/15/25 @ Paint Valley	20
04/01/25 @ Green	19
03/29/25 vs West Union	19
03/29/25 vs West Union	14
03/25/25 vs North Adams	14

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Huntington). They were the clear victors by a 20-10 margin over the Paint Valley Bearcats on Tuesday. Considering the Huntsmen have won five matchups by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Allie Baker was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March of 2024. Savannah Bushatz was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.

Baker wasn't the only one making solid contact: Huntington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Huntington's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3-1 and their overall record up to 5-6-1. As for Paint Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4-1 record this season.

Huntington will square off against Piketon at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games the Redstreaks have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Paint Valley, they will venture away from home to challenge Zane Trace at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday.