Softball Recap: Evans Starts Season with Victory Against Washington-Wilkes

Evans had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They never let the Washington-Wilkes Tigers get on the board and left with a 5-0 win on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Knights, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Brittney Smith made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in August of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.

Serenity Campos

Runs Batted In (Career)

08/08/25 @ Washington-Wilkes	3
09/07/24 @ Brantley County	2
10/08/24 @ Glynn Academy	1
08/10/24 vs Burke County	1
08/09/24 @ Washington-Wilkes	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Serenity Campos, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.

Evans hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Evans has already played their next game (against Screven County), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Washington-Wilkes, they have also already played their next contest, a 9-1 loss against Loganville Christian Academy on the 8th.