Softball Recap: Hicks Wins Going Away Against Plainview

Pirates

Margin (Wins)

03/29/25 @ Minden	18
03/29/25 vs Minden	18
03/22/25 vs Vinton	16
04/03/25 vs Plainview	15
03/01/25 @ Westlake	15

Hicks made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Plainview, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Pirates blew past the Hornets 17-2 on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won 12 matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Courtlyn Dousay made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, one run, and one double.

In other batting news, Abby Addison and Jayde Wilbanks did most of the damage at the plate: Addison went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Wilbanks went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Destiny Hickman was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Hicks lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Hicks' victory bumped their record up to 17-5. As for Plainview, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-13.

Coming up, Hicks will challenge Glenbrook at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Plainview, they will head out to face off against Pickering at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.64 runs per game on average), something the Hornets will no doubt try to take advantage of.