Softball Game Preview: Herndon Hornets vs. George C. Marshall Statesmen

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Previous 6 Games

04/19/24 - Away	0-11 L
03/21/24 - Home	8-4 W
04/19/23 - Away	13-3 W
03/21/23 - Home	17-10 W
05/03/22 - Away	1-9 L
04/14/22 - Home	11-16 L

Herndon and George C. Marshall are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2022, but likely not for long. The Hornets will host the Statesmen at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Herndon has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Thursday just wasn't the day for Herndon's offense. They came up short against McLean last Thursday, falling 15-0. The Hornets' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.

George C. Marshall couldn't beat Robinson on Wednesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the first inning. The Statesmen fell just short of the Rams by a score of 7-6. While the Statesmen didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Rams 4-0 in the first period.

Reagan Brand led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season. Taylor Devanney was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.

George C. Marshall dropped their record down to 5-6 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Herndon, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.

Herndon might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from George C. Marshall in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.