The Southview Cougars will head out to face off against the Clay Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Southview has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Southview came out on top against Findlay on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run seventh inning. The Cougars took their contest against the Trojans 14-11. The Cougars' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaiya Jacobs made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-5. Those runs were her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jana Batson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Marlee Poupard, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Southview kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Clay entered their tilt with Whitmer on Monday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 7-2 win over the Panthers. The matchup marked the Eagles' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Clay's record now sits at 3-1. As for Southview, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Southview suffered a grim 25-8 defeat to Clay in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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