Softball Recap: Eustis Turns Things Around After Road Loss

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

02/27/25 @ Leesburg	19
02/18/25 @ Taylor	15
02/21/25 @ Master's Academy	12
04/01/25 vs Tavares	10
02/28/25 vs Mount Dora	10

There's no place like home for Eustis, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They blew past the Tavares Bulldogs 12-2 on Tuesday. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by ten runs or more this season.

Carson Roden looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.

On the hitting side, Emmy Luke and Brooklyn Powhida did most of the damage at the plate: Luke scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Powhida scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Powhida has posted since back in February. Kendall Kemp was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

Eustis' win bumped their record up to 11-3. As for Tavares, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-5.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eustis will host Montverde Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 9th. We've got a battle between Bulldogs coming up. Tavares' pitchers better be ready for this one: Mount Dora Christian Academy has averaged an impressive 10.7 runs per game this season.