Hebron Hawks Defeat Coppell Cowgirls in District Opener

Senior pitcher Kate Buesing leads Hawks to 3-2 victory

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

The Hebron Hawks opened their District 5-6A play with a 3-2 win over the Coppell Cowgirls on Tuesday night. Senior pitcher Kate Buesing struck out 10 batters and allowed only 3 hits over 7 innings to lead the Hawks to victory.

Why it matters

This win gives the Hebron Hawks an important early advantage in their district play, as they look to qualify for the state playoffs. The Coppell Cowgirls will need to rebound quickly to stay competitive in the district standings.

The details

Kate Buesing, Hebron's senior pitcher, delivered a dominant performance, striking out 10 batters and limiting the Coppell Cowgirls to just 3 hits over the full 7 innings of play. The Hawks scored 3 runs to edge out the Cowgirls 3-2 in the district opener.

  • The game took place on Tuesday night, March 5, 2026.
  • Hebron High School hosted the district matchup.

The players

Kate Buesing

A senior pitcher for the Hebron Hawks who struck out 10 batters and allowed only 3 hits in the district opener.

Hebron Hawks

The high school baseball team that defeated the Coppell Cowgirls 3-2 in their district opener.

Coppell Cowgirls

The high school softball team that lost 3-2 to the Hebron Hawks in the district opener.

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What they’re saying

“Kate really set the tone for us with her dominant pitching performance. The team fed off her energy and we were able to pull out the close win.”

— Hebron Hawks Head Coach

What’s next

The Hebron Hawks will look to build on this district-opening win as they continue their quest to qualify for the state playoffs. The Coppell Cowgirls will aim to rebound in their next district matchup.

The takeaway

This victory gives the Hebron Hawks an important early advantage in their district play, as they demonstrated their ability to win a close, hard-fought game against a tough opponent in the Coppell Cowgirls.