Softball Recap: Amelia Academy Patriots vs. Fuqua Falcons
Amelia Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 18-0 loss at the hands of the Fuqua Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Amelia Academy of the 12-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Fuqua's part, Marissa Dempsey made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dempsey was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Fuqua let Lottie Mae Hazlegrove and Collins Easter loose on the outfield. Hazlegrove scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Easter scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Elizabeth Ledger was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Amelia Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Fuqua, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Amelia Academy will challenge Brunswick Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fuqua, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 16-0 win vs. Tidewater Academy on the 26th.
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