For the second straight game, Highland will face off against Independence. The Scots will challenge the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Highland will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Highland proved they can win big on Friday (they won by 15) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out Independence 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Scots have posted since April 30, 2025.
Lilliana Garcia made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
Garcia wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Janaye Phillips, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Highland's victory bumped their record up to 16-6-1. As for Independence, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 9-13-1.
Highland's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Scots have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Independence, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Highland continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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