Overhills hasn't had much luck against Pine Forest recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Jaguars will welcome the Trojans at 6:30 p.m. Overhills is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
Overhills will bounce into Thursday's matchup after beating Pine Forest, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Jaguars were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Trojans on Tuesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 23, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Melissa Nunn made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
Lucy Mack
| 04/28/26 @ Pine Forest | 4 |
| 04/02/26 @ Pinecrest | 3 |
| 03/25/26 @ Lee County | 3 |
| 03/14/25 vs Terry Sanford | 3 |
| 03/03/25 @ Southern Lee | 2 |
In other batting news, Lucy Mack was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Laila Daniels, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
Overhills kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Pine Forest's loss dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Overhills, their victory bumped their record up to 11-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Overhills has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pine Forest struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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