Softball Game Preview: Fairmont Senior Polar Bears vs. North Marion Huskies

The Fairmont Senior Polar Bears will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the North Marion Huskies at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Fairmont Senior is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Robert C. Byrd. Everything went Fairmont Senior's way against Robert C. Byrd on Wednesday as Fairmont Senior made off with a 10-2 win. The game was the first time the Polar Bears have beaten the Eagles on their field since April 23, 2018.

Michaela Egidi spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 15 Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gabriella Marietta, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylo Dodd, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.

Meanwhile, North Marion unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of Lincoln by a score of 16-15 on Wednesday.

Fairmont Senior suffered a grim 10-2 defeat to North Marion in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will Fairmont Senior have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.