Softball Recap: Hicksville Starts Season with Victory Against Gorham Fayette

Hicksville took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Gorham Fayette Eagles a 26-0 shutout.

Kennedy Adams

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/25/25 vs Gorham Fayette	5
04/13/24 vs Delta	1
04/13/24 vs Delta	1
04/09/24 vs Paulding	1
03/25/24 vs North Central	1

Aleyah Keeley and Kennedy Adams were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Keeley tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Adams struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). What's more, she gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024. At the plate, Keeley scored three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Adams went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those five RBI gave Adams a new career-high.

In other batting news, Hicksville let Addie Sanders and Evy McAlexander run wild. Sanders got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while McAlexander scored three runs while going 2-for-2. The dominant performance also gave McAlexander a new career-high in RBI (three). Another player making a difference was Mckenna Baird, who scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hicksville will head out to take on Crestview at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gorham Fayette, they will face off against Evergreen at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.