Softball Recap: Helena Gets the Win

Helena saw some tournament action on Friday. They walked away with a 7-3 win over the Ardmore Tigers.

Carrington Schiefer made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most doubles she has posted over her last 12 games.

In other pitching news, Eveline Guess looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.

Macie Brashears

Stolen Base (Career)

04/24/26 vs Ardmore	4
02/21/25 vs Hamilton	3
04/14/26 vs Spain Park	2
05/15/25 vs Rehobeth	2
05/07/25 vs Hueytown	2

Back at the plate, Macie Brashears was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Lily Sanderson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.

Helena hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in ten consecutive matchups.

Helena's victory bumped their record up to 22-11-1. As for Ardmore, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 23-22-1 record this season.

Helena will face off against Hewitt-Trussville at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Hewitt-Trussville will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Helena surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ardmore, they will challenge American Christian Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.