Olympians Split Doubleheader: Heartbreaker Followed by Offensive Explosion

Columbus East softball team experiences the full range of emotions in a Saturday split against Greensburg.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:24pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a high school softball game, with sharp planes of players, bats, and the field rendered in vibrant colors.The Columbus East softball team's emotional rollercoaster of a doubleheader is captured in a cubist, deconstructed illustration.Columbus Today

The Columbus East softball team had a rollercoaster day, losing a tight 3-2 extra-inning game to Greensburg before bouncing back with a dominant 15-1 victory in the second game of the doubleheader. The Olympians struggled offensively in the first game before erupting for 10 runs in the first inning of the second game to cruise to an easy win.

Why it matters

The split result showcases the resilience and offensive firepower of the Columbus East softball team, which is looking to build on a strong season and make a deep postseason run. The contrast between the two games highlights the unpredictable nature of high school sports and the importance of bouncing back from tough losses.

The details

In the first game, Columbus East jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning but couldn't hold on, as Greensburg rallied to tie the game and eventually win 3-2 in extra innings. Lola Watkins led the Olympians with two hits, while N. Armstrong drove in both of East's runs. Pitchers Jacque Boroughs and Jayley Smiley kept Greensburg in check for most of the game before the walk-off run. In the second game, Columbus East exploded for 10 runs in the first inning and cruised to a 15-1 victory. Jacque Boroughs had a huge game at the plate, going 4-for-5 with four RBIs, while Thaise Jessup scored four runs. Baleigh Fish pitched well, allowing just one run over five innings.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 13, 2026.
  • The first game went into extra innings before Greensburg won 3-2.
  • Columbus East bounced back with a 15-1 victory in the second game.

The players

Lola Watkins

A key offensive contributor for Columbus East, Watkins had two hits in the first game.

N. Armstrong

Drove in both of Columbus East's runs in the first game with a clutch performance at the plate.

Jacque Boroughs

The Columbus East pitcher had a strong combined effort in the circle in the first game, and then exploded offensively in the second game, going 4-for-5 with four RBIs.

Jayley Smiley

Pitched alongside Boroughs in the first game, helping to keep Greensburg in check deep into extra innings.

Baleigh Fish

Delivered a strong outing in the circle in the second game, allowing just one run over five innings to secure the win for Columbus East.

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What they’re saying

“It was the perfect response—turning a tough loss into a statement win.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting

What’s next

The Olympians will look to build on their split performance as they continue their season and aim for a deep postseason run.

The takeaway

The Columbus East softball team showed its resilience and offensive firepower, bouncing back from a tough extra-inning loss with a dominant victory. This split result highlights the unpredictable nature of high school sports and the importance of mental toughness in overcoming adversity.