Golden Eagles
| 03/26/26 @ Ridgeview | 3 |
| 03/24/26 vs Bartram Trail | 1 |
| 03/13/26 @ Clay | 9 |
| 03/10/26 @ Beachside | 4 |
| 03/09/26 vs St. Augustine | 16 |
| + 6 more games |
The Fleming Island Golden Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Atlantic Coast Stingrays at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fleming Island is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Fleming Island and Ridgeview, and Ridgeview kept the tradition alive. The Golden Eagles fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 4-3 on Thursday.
Abby Maass was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Addison Pleiss was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
Meanwhile, Atlantic Coast got the win against Mandarin on Tuesday by a conclusive 9-1. The result was nothing new for the Stingrays, who have now won seven contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Morgan Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Josleen Mendoza was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Bethany Carrier, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Atlantic Coast hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 6-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
The win made it two in a row for Atlantic Coast and bumps their season record up to 9-6. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Fleming Island, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Fleming Island hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .347. However, it's not like Atlantic Coast struggles in that department as they've averaged .346. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
