Schuck on a Truck: Captains of Highland softball team discuss No. 1 ranking, postseason chances

EWING, Mo. — The Highland softball team heads into the postseason as the No. 1-ranked team in Class 2, riding an 18-game win streak and backed by a record-setting offensive attack. The Cougars’ captains — Emma Harshberger, Olivia Ritterbusch and Haleigh Winter — joined Highland coach Paul Scifres on the tailgate of Muddy River Sports…

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Show Me Spotlight: Softball superhero is role Highland’s Harshberger continues to reprise

Highland senior infielder/pitcher Emma Harshberger recently broke Avery Johnson's career hits record of 132 knocks. | Photo courtesy Highland High School

EWING, Mo. — Emma Harshberger and her Highland softball teammates found themselves in the crosshairs before the meat of their schedule began. The initial Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association state rankings were released Sept. 11 with Highland topping the Class 2 poll. The Cougars have won five consecutive games since then, improving to 13-2…

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Highland softball team uses extra effort to complete sweep and win Classic championship

The Highland softball team won a pair of extra-inning games Saturday to capture the championship of the Francis Howell Central Classic in Cottleville, Mo. | Photo courtesy Amber Garner

COTTLEVILLE, Mo. — A pair of extra-inning victories Saturday enabled the Highland softball team to remain undefeated and capture the championship of the 13th annual Francis Howell Central Classic. The Cougars scored seven runs in the top of the eighth inning to score a 14-7 victory over Westminster Christian and followed it by scoring a…

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