Softball Recap: Hiram Sets Scoring Season-High Against Mceachern

Hornets

Team Score (Highest)

10/01/25 @ McEachern	14
08/26/25 vs Allatoona	11
08/28/25 vs Dalton	10
09/15/25 vs McEachern	8
08/21/25 vs Southeast Whitfield County	7

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hiram). They were the clear victors by a 14-6 margin over the McEachern Indians on Wednesday. The Hornets not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since October 9, 2024 (when they won 14-2).

Sophie Epperson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.

At the plate, Marlee Greathouse was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. Peyton Darrisaw also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

Hiram's win ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-15. As for McEachern, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.

Hiram will venture away from home to square off against Cartersville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hurricanes have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for McEachern, they will welcome Paulding County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.