Softball Recap: Owen County's Losing Streak Snapped at Six Games

Rebels

Margin (Wins)

03/25/25 @ Eminence	25
03/25/25 @ Eminence	24
03/27/25 vs Eminence	14
04/21/25 vs Walton-Verona	7

Owen County had lost six games straight , but after bumping their record up to 5-6 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Walton-Verona Bearcats with a sharp 9-2 win. The Rebels might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by seven runs or more this season.

Hallie Tirey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits.

At the plate, Abigayle Dempsey was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Lois Kemper was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Owen County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Walton-Verona only posted a batting average of .231.

As for Walton-Verona, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

On Walton-Verona's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eliza Alford, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Owen County will face off against Carroll County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Walton-Verona, they will take on Holmes at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bearcats will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.