Hilliard, OH — Westerville South Varsity Wildcats fought back after falling down by seven runs in the fifth inning. The comeback fell just short though, in an 8-7 defeat to Hilliard Darby on Saturday. Westerville South Varsity Wildcats scored four runs in the failed comeback on a home run by Jada Orr in the sixth, a error in the sixth, a error in the sixth, and a error in the seventh. Westerville South Varsity Wildcats couldn't keep up with Hilliard Darby early in the game. Hilliard Darby scored on a single by Kean, a walk by Anderson, and a single by Molinano in the second inning. Hilliard Darby got things started in the second inning. Hilliard Darby scored one run when Kean singled. Westerville South Varsity Wildcats put up five runs in the sixth inning. Westerville South Varsity Wildcats offense in the inning was led by Orr, Cece Stoever, and Aubrey Paul, who all drove in runs. Hilliard Darby scored three runs in the third inning. Hilliard Darby scored its runs on a single by Aping. Bowden got the win for Hilliard Darby. The fireballer went six and two-thirds innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits, striking out eight and walking one. Paul took the loss for Westerville South Varsity Wildcats. The pitcher went five innings, allowing eight runs on nine hits and striking out three. Westerville South Varsity Wildcats hit one home run on the day. Orr went deep in the sixth inning. Orr, Kayti Williams, Katie Smith, Savannah Mays, Madinah Bintshahiydullah, Paul, Cierra James, and Maddie Millington each collected one hit to lead Westerville South Varsity Wildcats. Hilliard Darby collected nine hits on the day. Aping and Kean each racked up multiple hits for Hilliard Darby.