Softball Recap: Creek Wood Triumphs
By Team Reports
Apr 22, 2025, 8:27pm
Softball Recap: Creek Wood Red Hawks vs. Fairview Yellowjackets

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04/22/25 - Home | 5-3 W |
03/27/25 - Away | 13-1 W |
05/09/24 - Home | 9-7 W |
05/07/24 - Home | 3-1 W |
04/23/24 - Away | 16-3 W |
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Creek Wood proved they can win big on Monday (they won by 12) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Fairview Yellowjackets, sneaking past 5-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 13-1 back in March.
Elizabeth Martin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Kendal Bryant was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Addison Howell was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Creek Wood hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in eight consecutive contests.
Creek Wood is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-12 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Fairview, they dropped their record down to 6-10 with the defeat, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Creek Wood will head out to square off against Camden Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fairview, they will venture away from home to face off against Lawson at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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