The West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] Cougars will challenge the Pleasant Hill Wolves at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs]: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Pleasant Hill has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
Greenfield/Northwestern hit West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] with a five-run sixth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cougars took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. Cougars fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Tigers since on Thursday.
Hallee Lawson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Brylee Lawson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Myah Little, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Pleasant Hill made easy work of Routt Catholic on Thursday and carried off a 13-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Wolves, who have now won six contests by 11 runs or more so far this season.
Ava Wombles made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaitlyn Borrowman, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Abi Henderson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Pleasant Hill's win bumped their record up to 9-3. As for West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs], their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Pleasant Hill in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
