Softball Recap: Apex Friendship Starts off Right with Win over Seaforth

Apex Friendship had to kick off their season on the road on Wednesday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victor by a 14-3 margin over the Seaforth Hawks. The victory continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now won three in a row.

Sydney Joyce was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Joyce was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI.

Kaylee Marquis

Runs (Career)

02/26/25 @ Seaforth	3
04/30/24 @ Cary	2
04/24/24 @ Orange	2
03/14/24 vs Heritage	2
05/16/24 @ Laney	1

In other batting news, Kaylee Marquis and Cheyenne Christman did most of the damage at the plate: Marquis scored three runs while going 3-for-3, while Christman went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. Those three runs gave Marquis a new career-high. Hannah Parker was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double.

Looking ahead, Apex Friendship will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Corinth Holders at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Seaforth, they will venture away from home to take on Graham at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Seaforth is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak dating back to last season.