Softball Recap: Owen Has No Trouble Against Draughn

Warhorses

Margin (Wins)

03/14/25 vs Mountain Heritage	15
03/25/25 @ Avery County	14
03/11/25 @ Mountain Heritage	14
03/20/25 @ A.C. Reynolds	12
04/01/25 @ Draughn	10

Owen made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Draughn, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Warhorses blew past the Wildcats 12-2 on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Warhorses, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.

Sophie Neal was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Neal was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Mia Roland was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 4-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Elly Wright, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Owen kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Draughn only managed seven hits.

The win made it two in a row for Owen and bumps their season record up to 7-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Draughn, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 6-1 and their overall record down to 9-2.

Looking ahead, Owen will square off against Pisgah at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Draughn, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Draughn Wildcats duke it out with Hibriten Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.