Softball Recap: Highlands Turns Things Around After Road Loss

Owls

Margin (Wins)

03/25/25 @ Brackenridge	19
02/14/25 @ Martin	19
04/01/25 @ Edison	17
03/10/25 vs Lanier	15
04/04/25 vs Lanier	13

There's no place like home for Highlands, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 16-5 margin over the Brackenridge Eagles on Thursday. Considering the Owls have won eight contests by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Ciera Garcia made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, earning one RBI and two runs.

In other batting news, Analia Aparicio was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February. Jenesis Rodriguez was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Highlands always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brackenridge only posted an OBP of .385.

Highlands' record now sits at 11-7. As for Brackenridge, their defeat was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-15.

Looking ahead, Highlands will be playing in front of their home fans against South San Antonio at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bobcats will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something the Owls surely won't give up without a fight. Brackenridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.