Talk about a game that had everything! In a high school softball thriller that felt more like a heavyweight title fight, Hailey Dungan delivered the knockout blow for Troy with a clutch, go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the seventh inning, sealing a wild 14-13 victory over Plains.

The game was a true rollercoaster from the first pitch. Plains came out swinging, building a commanding 8-1 lead after just two innings, powered by back-to-back home runs from Bri Kulawinski and Taylor Saner. But Troy showed incredible resilience, mounting a massive comeback with 11 runs over the next three frames. A key home run from Ellah Wallace highlighted the surge, putting the Trojans up 12-9 and setting the stage for the final drama.

Just when it seemed Troy had control, Plains fought back in the sixth. Karissa French cleared the bases with a huge double, putting the Trotters back on top, 13-12. That set the scene for Dungan's seventh-inning heroics, a moment of pure composure under pressure that ultimately secured the win for Troy.

On the mound, it was a battle of endurance. Bri Kulawinski went the distance for Plains, while Troy's Claira Folkerts provided crucial innings with seven strikeouts. The momentum from this epic win carried into Saturday, where Troy secured another nail-biter, edging Thompson Falls 11-10.

Now 6-1 on the season, Troy looks ahead to a key rematch this Saturday against Mission-Arlee-Charlo, the only team to have beaten them this year. It's the kind of high-stakes, high-energy softball that reminds us why we love the game.