Softball Recap: Fitzgerald's Loss Ends Four-Game Winning Streak on the Road

Fitzgerald dropped their record down to 9-8 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Hazel Park Vikings, falling 16-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Spartans have suffered since April 4th.

Briana Parsons

Stolen Base

05/09/25 @ Hazel Park	2
05/07/25 @ Sterling Heights	1
05/07/25 @ Sterling Heights	3
05/03/25 vs Detroit Cristo Rey	1
05/03/25 vs Parkway Christian	3
05/02/25 @ Eastpointe	4

Briana Parsons made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played.

As for Hazel Park, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-10. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by six runs or more this season.

On Hazel Park's side, Kathryn Chappell (2026) made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Chappell (2026) was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on La'Onna Otis (2027), who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 matchups. Camilla Polanco (2029) was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fitzgerald will head out to take on Cass Tech at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hazel Park, they will venture away from home to challenge Sterling Heights at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Stallions have averaged an impressive 11.2 runs per game this season.