Brittany Gibson is Scotland's leading hitter this season. She was 3-for-4 with a triple in what, for her at least, has been a typical day at the office this season.
Jessica Milligan, as has been the case throughout the season, made winning look easy, using 70 pitches over six innings to strike out 12 while allowing only two runs on two hits.
"She is at the point now where she can pitch to the batter's weakness," said Scots coach Patrick Williams following the game.
The Bucks scored two runs in the top of the fourth, but Scotland never lost control of the game.
Winning over Hoke County means that Scotland will remain among the top contenders for the Mid-Southeastern Conference title as they approach the second half of the season.
"We are in a position where we just have to finish strong and look to stay at the top of the conference," Williams added.
Tuesday's win was an example of Williams' philosophy of "taking the mental edge away from opponents," a practice with practically amounts to Scotland defeating teams in such a comprehensive manner that they will be mentally shaken.
According to Williams, this style of play allows SHS an edge when they face teams again.
Contributing to the Scots' landslide triumph with three RBI a piece were Brittany Gibson (3-for-4, triple) and Christina Sessoms (2-for-4).
Also hot at the plate were Whitney Britt (3-for-4, double, RBI) and Colby Liles (2-for-3).
The win advances Scotland to 9-2 overall and 4-1 in the conference, good for second place in the M-SEC.
Scotland will travel to Fayetteville to face Jack Britt on Friday, a team, along with Richmond High School, that is tied for first place in the conference.
"They've been strong in the past ... and we are trying to put us in the best position for post-season play against Jack Britt."
With M-SEC in its final year, there is also motivation, said Williams, to win the conference in the final year of its existence.
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