Softball Recap: Wakefield School Takes a Loss

Wakefield School had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-4 to make it five. They fell 8-4 to the George C. Marshall Statesmen. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Fighting Owls of the 6-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.

As for George C. Marshall, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-7. Eight seems to be a good number for they as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.

For George C. Marshall's part, Helen Kluesener spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.

On the hitting side, Mikka Christensen was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Lindsey Manifor, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.

Coincidentally, Wakefield School and George C. Marshall will both be playing Washington-Liberty the next time they take the field. The Statesmen will head out to face the Generals at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, while the Fighting Owls will head out to face them at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.