Softball Game Preview: St. Francis Knights vs. Hebron Christian Lions

By Team Reports Sep 30, 2025, 10:15pm

Softball Preview: St. Francis Knights vs. Hebron Christian Lions

Knights

Runs

09/30/25 @ Milton9
09/27/25 @ St. Pius X Catholic4
09/22/25 @ Roswell5
09/18/25 @ Landmark Christian21
09/17/25 @ Mount Vernon1
+ 12 more games

The St. Francis Knights will challenge the Hebron Christian Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Francis is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.

On Tuesday, St. Francis needed a bit of extra time to put away Milton. They had just enough and edged out the Eagles 9-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.

Ramsay Striggles 2028 made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched eight innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off 11 hits. Striggles 2028 was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ansley Rabern 2028, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Adi Rose Pawlish 2027 was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base.

St. Francis kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Hebron Christian came out on top against Franklin County on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. Hebron Christian took their game against Franklin County 6-2.

Kate Kennedy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Hebron Christian got a massive performance out of Gabby Raysor, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles Raysor has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylie Walker, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

St. Francis' victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Hebron Christian, their win bumped their record up to 22-1.

Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. St. Francis has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. However, it's not like Hebron Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

St. Francis suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Hebron Christian in their previous meeting back in August of 2020. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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