Softball Recap: Bothell Sets Scoring Season-High Against Hazen

Cougars

Team Score (Highest)

04/14/25 vs Hazen	17
04/09/25 vs Lake Washington	11
03/31/25 vs Cedarcrest	9
03/19/25 @ Lake Washington	9
04/02/25 @ Liberty	6

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bothell). Everything went their way against the Hazen Highlanders on Monday as they made off with a 17-1 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Cougars with their most commanding win of the season.

Addison Hall made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kolbi Schmer, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and three RBI. Ashley Scherber was another key player, going 1-for-3 with four RBI.

Bothell hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hazen struck out seven times.

The victory got Bothell back to even at 7-7. As for Hazen, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-11.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bothell will square off against Eastlake at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Hazen, they will head out on the road to face off against Woodinville at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Highlanders surely won't give up without a fight.