Softball Recap: Fair Grove Has No Trouble Against Sarcoxie

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

04/26/25 vs Hollister	15
04/22/25 @ Strafford	15
04/11/25 vs West County	15
04/03/25 vs Hollister	15
04/08/25 @ Forsyth	13

After only one run in their last match, Fair Grove made sure to put some runs up on the board against Sarcoxie on Monday. The Eagles put the hurt on the Bears with a sharp 12-4 win. Considering the Eagles have won 15 contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Aubrie Voorhis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Fair Grove let Gracie Crandall and Meadow Carter run wild. Crandall went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Carter went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI Carter has posted since back in March. Hali Stokes was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Fair Grove's victory bumped their record up to 18-4. As for Sarcoxie, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fair Grove will square off against Willow Springs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sarcoxie, they will face off against Liberal at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a three-game losing streak.