Softball Recap: Franklin Has No Trouble Against Coronado

Cougars

Margin (Wins)

02/28/25 vs Tournament Opponent	17
02/14/25 vs Gadsden	12
03/11/25 @ Coronado	11
02/15/25 vs Burges	8
02/13/25 vs Bel Air	8

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Del Valle, Franklin was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the Coronado Thunderbirds 16-5. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.

Ariana Carrera made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Carrera was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 12 matchups.

In other batting news, Maria Lopez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Layla Heredia, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Franklin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Franklin's record now sits at 7-11-1. As for Coronado, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-14.

Looking ahead, Franklin will take on Montwood at 6:30 p.m. on March 18th. As for Coronado, they will square off against Pebble Hills at 6:30 p.m. on March 18th.