Softball Game Preview: Bethany Community Wolves vs. Phoenix Academy Firebirds

Bethany Community is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Friday. They will head out on the road to take on the Phoenix Academy Firebirds at 5:00 p.m. Bethany Community is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.

Bethany Community fell victim to Rockingham County and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 7-0 to the Cougars. The Wolves have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Peyton Weavil

Batters Struck Out

03/18/26 vs Rockingham County	6
03/11/26 @ Rockingham County	5
03/09/26 @ Morehead	6
03/06/26 @ Bartlett Yancey	9

Peyton Weavil spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.

Meanwhile, Phoenix Academy came up short against Forsyth Country Day last Tuesday and fell 8-3.

Makayla W was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI.

Bethany Community's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Phoenix Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.