Softball Recap: King George Starts off Right with Win over Westmoreland

King George took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Thursday. They blew past the Westmoreland Eagles 9-3.

Kelsea Minter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple.

Paige Headley

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/13/25 vs Westmoreland	5
04/30/24 @ Eastern View	2
04/18/24 vs James Monroe	2
04/16/24 @ Chancellor	2
03/25/24 vs Riverbend	2

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Paige Headley, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three doubles. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Kallie Slovack was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double.

Westmoreland's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. King George will head out to face off against Stafford at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Westmoreland, they will square off against Northumberland at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.