Softball Recap: Paxon School For Advanced Studies wins going away against Hilliard

By Team Reports Apr 23, 2024, 2:39pm

Softball Recap: Paxon School For Advanced Studies Golden Eagles vs. Hilliard Red Flashes

Paxon School For Advanced Studies lost to Hilliard back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Paxon School For Advanced Studies Golden Eagles put the hurt on the Hilliard Red Flashes with a sharp 14-5 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Paxon School For Advanced Studies.

Haley Hinds spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kassidy Edwards, who went 5-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Addison Brown, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.

On Hilliard's side, Molly Dean made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Peighton Self, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.

Paxon School For Advanced Studies pushed their record up to 13-7 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Hilliard, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-9.

Paxon School For Advanced Studies will head out on the road to take on Bishop Kenny at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Paxon School For Advanced Studies will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Hilliard, they will head out on the road to square off against Providence School at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hilliard is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.

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