Softball Recap: Orange Triumphs

Orange's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the J.F. Webb Warriors 12-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since April 22, 2025.

Hayleigh Hammond was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Molly Kate Ollis also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Panthers

Hits

03/27/26 @ J.F. Webb	13
03/25/26 vs Wakefield	3
03/13/26 @ Oak Grove	5
05/09/25 @ Southern Nash	4
05/06/25 @ Triton	14

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Orange kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2025.

Orange pushed their record up to 4-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for J.F. Webb, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-3 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Orange will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against GRACE Christian at 6:00 p.m. on April 8. As for J.F. Webb, they will challenge Warren County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.