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Floydada Lady Winds Secure Non-District Softball Victory
Big fourth inning leads to 17-1 win over Highland Park Lady Hornets
Feb. 25, 2026 at 11:18pm
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The Floydada Lady Winds softball team defeated the Highland Park Lady Hornets 17-1 on Tuesday, led by a strong performance from pitcher Abree Castillo who recorded 11 strikeouts. The Lady Winds jumped out to an early 5-0 lead and then broke the game open with a big fourth inning to secure the non-district victory.
Why it matters
This win gives the Lady Winds momentum heading into the KFLIP Softball Tournament, where they will look to continue their strong start to the season against other top teams in the region.
The details
The Lady Winds got on the board first with an RBI single from Bella Perez in the bottom of the first inning. They extended their lead in the second with RBIs from Abree Castillo and Brooklyn Pyle, and Alli Hernandez scored on a wild pitch after hitting a triple. The Lady Winds then broke the game open with a big fourth inning, taking advantage of a pitching change by the Lady Hornets to score 12 runs and win 17-1.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
- The Lady Winds will start the KFLIP Softball Tournament on Thursday, February 27, 2026, with their opening game against Muleshoe at 8:00 a.m.
The players
Abree Castillo
The Floydada Lady Winds pitcher who dominated the game, recording 11 strikeouts.
Bella Perez
The Floydada Lady Winds player who drove in the first run of the game with an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning.
Alli Hernandez
The Floydada Lady Winds player who hit a triple and scored on a wild pitch in the second inning.
What’s next
The Lady Winds will look to continue their strong start to the season when they take on Muleshoe in the opening game of the KFLIP Softball Tournament on Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
The takeaway
The Floydada Lady Winds demonstrated their offensive firepower and dominant pitching in this non-district victory, which should give them confidence heading into the KFLIP Softball Tournament as they aim to compete with the top teams in the region.
