Softball Recap: Babcock Has No Trouble Against Community School of Naples

Trailblazers

Previous 4 Games

02/25/25 @ Community School of Naples	16-1
02/21/25 @ Cape Coral	3-4
02/20/25 vs Mason Classical Academy	3-2
02/19/25 vs Dunbar	12-0

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Babcock). They put the hurt on the Community School of Naples Seahawks with a sharp 16-1 victory on Tuesday. With that win, the Trailblazers brought their scoring average up to 8.5 runs per game.

Lexi Haley and Brooklyn Mills made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Haley tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Mills struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Haley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Haley scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Mills went 1-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Haley also put up three hits, which were her first of the season.

In other batting news, Bella Victor was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Those triples were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Emmie Barritt, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

Babcock always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Community School of Naples only posted an OBP of .364.

Babcock's record now sits at 3-1.

Looking ahead, Babcock will host DeSoto County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. DeSoto County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Community School of Naples, they will face off against Everglades City at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup will give Everglades City their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season.