Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Deshler

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

04/07/26 vs Wilson	16
03/13/26 @ Oakman	16
04/11/26 vs Buckhorn	15
03/07/26 vs Brooks	14
03/14/26 @ Sulligent	13

Deshler had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They blew past Grissom 7-1. Considering Deshler has won 18 matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Madelyn Barnette was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiersten Willingham, who earned three RBI.

Deshler's win bumped their record up to 34-12. As for Grissom, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-20 record this season.

Deshler will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lamar County at 5:00 p.m. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Grissom, they will challenge Ardmore at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.