It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but East Webster ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Mooreville Troopers 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolverines have posted since April 18, 2025.
Paytan Sanders
| 03/16/26 @ Mooreville | 5 |
| 03/13/26 vs South Pontotoc | 4 |
| 03/13/26 @ Vardaman | 1 |
| 03/02/26 vs Caledonia | 1 |
| 02/19/26 @ Kosciusko | 5 |
Paytan Sanders made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing eight innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off 12 hits. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in February. She was even better at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rainey Gray, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Faith Edwards was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
East Webster's victory bumped their record up to 8-6-1. As for Mooreville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Webster will take on Houston at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mooreville, they will square off against Itawamba Agricultural at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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