Softball Recap: Ninety Six Snags 11th Victory in Last 12 Games

Wildcats

Margin (Wins)

04/08/25 @ Batesburg-Leesville	19
03/19/25 @ Ware Shoals	19
03/12/25 @ American Leadership Academy	18
03/18/25 @ Pelion	16
03/21/25 vs Batesburg-Leesville	15

Ninety Six won the last time they faced American Leadership Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Patriots with a sharp 11-2 win. Considering the Wildcats have won 12 contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Jocelyn Coleman made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Evie Montgomery was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Katie Fortner was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.

Ninety Six hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in seven consecutive games.

Ninety Six is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for American Leadership Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-16-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ninety Six will square off against Midland Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for American Leadership Academy, they will take on Horse Creek Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Stallions have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.