Waverly Softball Falls to Owego in Season Opener

Lady Wolverines rally late but come up short in 6-4 loss

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:04am

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A cubist, fragmented painting depicting a high school softball game, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the team colors of the two schools.A fractured, geometric illustration captures the competitive spirit of a close high school softball matchup between local rivals.Waverly Today

The Waverly High School softball team fell 6-4 to Owego in their season opener on Monday. Despite a late rally that brought the potential game-tying run to the plate, Waverly came up short in their comeback attempt.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between two local rivals sets the tone for the rest of the season and highlights the competitive nature of high school softball in the region.

The details

Waverly trailed Owego 6-3 going into the final inning, but mounted a late rally to make it a close game. The Lady Wolverines brought the potential game-tying run to the plate, but were unable to complete the comeback.

  • The game took place on Monday, March 31, 2026.
  • Waverly trailed Owego 6-3 heading into the final inning.

The players

Waverly High School

The home team and local rival of Owego in this early-season softball matchup.

Owego High School

The visiting team and local rival of Waverly in this early-season softball matchup.

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What’s next

Both teams will look to build on this early-season result as they continue their respective seasons.

The takeaway

This close loss for Waverly shows the competitive nature of high school softball in the region, with local rivals Waverly and Owego battling it out in an exciting season opener.