Payton Rhodes did a great job early on, keeping Malvern off-balance at the plate and allowing just 1 unearned run in the first two innings. The wheels would sort of fall off for Hope in the third and fourth innings, as a few big hits from Malvern and a couple of costly mistakes gave Malvern a 9-0 advantage after the fourth inning. Malvern would tack on the winning run in the fifth to win 10-0. Hope had a tough time at the plate against Watson, as she used her lively fastball to best the Lady Cats hitters. Allowing just 1 hit and striking out 5, Payton Rhodes would finish with 3 strikeouts in the pitchers' circle. 

Hope would manage just four baserunners throughout the game, as the Lady Cats had 3 hits and drew one walk. Payton Rhodes ripped a double, while Grace Trauger and Chyna Tolliver each had singles, and Ava Brown drew the lone walk for Hope. Defensively, Chyna Tolliver made a heck of a diving catch in center field for Hope. 

Hope is back in action on Tuesday, as they host Arkansas High for Senior Night.