Pompano Beach is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Somerset Academy a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Pompano Beach Golden Tornadoes will welcome the Somerset Academy Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Pompano Beach is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
If Pompano Beach beats Somerset Academy with 15 runs on Thursday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. The Golden Tornadoes blew past Taravella 15-3 on Wednesday. The Golden Tornadoes haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
BELLE WILLIAMS
| 04/09/25 @ Taravella | 3 |
| 04/07/25 @ Cypress Bay | 1 |
| 03/17/25 @ Monarch | 1 |
| 03/13/25 vs Western | 1 |
| 03/11/25 @ Pembroke Pines Charter | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
The team relied heavily on BELLE WILLIAMS, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February. CJ (Cali) BERRIOS was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Pompano Beach was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Somerset Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against American Heritage on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 6-2 to the Patriots.
Caitlyn Diaz spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Katie Bailey made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Pompano Beach now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Somerset Academy, they now have a losing record of 6-7-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pompano Beach has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Somerset Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Pompano Beach came up short against Somerset Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, falling 4-1. Will the Golden Tornadoes 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.
