Whitehouse Wildcats Softball Team Suffers Narrow Loss to Midlothian Panthers

Wildcats fall 3-2 despite strong performance from Riley Ohlsen

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

The Whitehouse Wildcats softball team fell just short in their matchup against the Midlothian Panthers, losing by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. Whitehouse's Riley Ohlsen had a standout game, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBIs, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Panthers. The loss drops Whitehouse's record to 0-2 on the season, while Midlothian improves to 2-0.

Why it matters

High school softball is a popular sport in Texas, and this matchup between two local rivals highlights the competitive nature of the sport in the region. The outcome of this game could impact playoff seeding and momentum for both teams as they look to make a run in the postseason.

The details

In Thursday's game, Whitehouse's Riley Ohlsen had an impressive performance, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBIs. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the Midlothian Panthers, who secured a 3-2 victory. The loss drops Whitehouse's record to 0-2 on the season, while Midlothian improves to 2-0.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Riley Ohlsen

A player for the Whitehouse Wildcats softball team who had a standout performance in the loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBIs.

Whitehouse Wildcats

The high school softball team from Whitehouse, Texas that suffered a 3-2 loss to the Midlothian Panthers.

Midlothian Panthers

The high school softball team from Midlothian, Texas that defeated the Whitehouse Wildcats 3-2, improving their record to 2-0 on the season.

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What’s next

Whitehouse will look to bounce back when they hit the road to take on Rockwall on Tuesday, February 18th at 6:30 p.m. Midlothian will host Richland on Tuesday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m.

The takeaway

This close loss highlights the competitive nature of high school softball in Texas, where every game can have a significant impact on a team's playoff positioning and momentum. Whitehouse will need to regroup and find a way to get in the win column, while Midlothian will look to continue their strong start to the season.