Softball Recap: Watauga Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

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Previous Games

03/28/25 - Away	14-11 W
04/23/24 - Home	10-9 W
03/28/24 - Away	9-6 W
04/25/23 - Away	11-8 W
03/30/23 - Home	4-1 W
+ 5 more games

Watauga came into Friday's match having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Freedom Patriots by a score of 14-11 on Friday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Pioneers considering their one-run performance the contest before.

Chloe Wilson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlotte Moretz, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Wilson wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Watauga kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Watauga's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 3-8. As for Freedom, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Watauga will take on Ashe County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Watauga's pitchers better be ready for this one: Ashe County has averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for Freedom, they will square off against Alexander Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Alexander Central will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Freedom surely won't give up without a fight.