Softball Recap: Creek Wood Sets Scoring Season-High Against Harpeth

Red Hawks

Team Score (Highest)

04/21/25 @ Harpeth	15
03/27/25 @ Fairview	13
04/01/25 vs Harpeth	12
03/28/25 @ Blackman	12
03/22/25 vs Cleveland	12

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Creek Wood). They blew past the Harpeth Indians 15-3 on Monday. The Red Hawks haven't had any issues with the Indians recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Aleigha McCord and Elizabeth Martin made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, McCord tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Martin pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, McCord posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. At bat, McCord got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base, while Martin went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

In other batting news, Addison Howell was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zoey England, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and three RBI.

Creek Wood hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in ten consecutive contests.

Creek Wood's victory bumped their record up to 20-12. As for Harpeth, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10-1 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Creek Wood will challenge Fairview at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Yellowjackets have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Harpeth, they will face off against Hickman County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.