Softball Recap: Hampton Find Success

Hampton proved they can win big on Monday (they won by 11) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Blackhawk Cougars 2-1. The Talbots haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Marissa Snyder

Batters Struck Out

04/16/25 @ Blackhawk	14
04/12/25 @ Beaver	6
04/09/25 vs North Catholic	16
04/01/25 vs Blackhawk	5
03/24/25 vs Shaler Area	12

Marissa Snyder made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eden Lawrence, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Hampton's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Blackhawk, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.

Coincidentally, Hampton and Blackhawk will both be playing Beaver the next time they take the field. The Talbots will host the Bobcats at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Cougars will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.