Softball Recap: Gallia Academy Triumphs

Gallia Academy's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Fairland Dragons by a score of 10-5. The game was the first time the Blue Devils have beaten the Dragons on their field since May 5, 2021.

Chloe Bennett was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.

Reagan Skidmore

Hits (Career)

04/18/25 @ Fairland	4
04/11/25 @ Portsmouth	3
04/17/25 vs Ironton	2
04/15/25 @ River Valley	1
04/09/25 vs Rock Hill	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reagan Skidmore, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Leigha Kingery also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Gallia Academy is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Fairland, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-13.

Coming up, Gallia Academy will be playing at home against Dawson-Bryant at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Hornets will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Blue Devils surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fairland, they will face off against Portsmouth at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.