Softball Recap: Newton Has No Trouble Against Clarke Central

Rams

Margin (Wins)

09/11/25 @ South Gwinnett	16
09/29/25 vs South Gwinnett	15
08/18/25 @ Rockdale County	14
08/20/25 vs South Gwinnett	12
09/30/25 vs Heritage	10

After only one run in their last contest, Newton made sure to put some runs up on the board against Clarke Central on Wednesday. The Rams were the clear victors by a 14-6 margin over the Gladiators. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by six runs or more this season.

Kassidy Scott made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Scott was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.

In other batting news, Newton got a massive performance out of Janiyah Henderson, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that Henderson has brought in this season. Another player making a difference was Londyn Parks, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.

Newton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .606. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Newton now has a winning record of 14-13. As for Clarke Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.

Newton will face off against North Gwinnett at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clarke Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.