Lady Leopards Crush Lakeside in Dominant Road Victory

Malvern's Jenkins powers home run in 12-1 win over Hot Springs rival

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:53am

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An abstract, textured painting in bright neon colors, with sweeping brushstrokes and indistinct figures, conveying the dynamic energy and motion of a high-intensity softball game.The Malvern Lady Leopards' offensive explosion propels them to a dominant road victory over their local rivals.Hot Springs Today

The Malvern Lady Leopards softball team delivered a dominant performance on the road, defeating the Hot Springs Lakeside Lady Rams 12-1 in non-league competition on Monday.

Why it matters

This victory showcases the Lady Leopards' strength and execution as they continue their season, building momentum ahead of key league matchups. The rivalry between Malvern and Lakeside adds extra intensity to the game.

The details

The Lady Leopards scored early and often, putting up 12 runs against their Lakeside opponents. Malvern's star player, Jenkins, powered a home run to lead the offensive onslaught.

  • The game took place on Monday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Malvern Lady Leopards

The softball team representing Malvern High School.

Jenkins

A standout player for the Malvern Lady Leopards who hit a home run in the game.

Hot Springs Lakeside Lady Rams

The softball team representing Hot Springs Lakeside High School, who were defeated by Malvern.

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What they’re saying

“We came out focused and executed our game plan perfectly. This was a great team win that we can build on going forward.”

— Head Coach, Malvern Lady Leopards

What’s next

The Lady Leopards will look to carry this momentum into their next league matchup against rival Arkadelphia on Friday.

The takeaway

The Malvern Lady Leopards demonstrated their offensive firepower and defensive prowess in this dominant road victory, establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the local softball landscape.