Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Lake Ridge

Lake Ridge extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping them up to 12-11-1. They blew past the Weatherford Kangaroos 12-4. That's two games straight that the Eagles have won by exactly eight runs.

Lailah Murray spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances.

Payton Bauer

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/10/26 @ Weatherford	5
02/19/26 vs Centennial	3
02/25/25 vs Creekview	3
02/28/26 @ Trinity	2
02/14/26 @ Ingleside	2

At the plate, Payton Bauer and Abigail Milligan did most of the damage at the plate: Bauer went 3-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs, while Milligan went 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave Bauer a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Davis, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Lake Ridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive games.

As for Weatherford, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-12. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this matchup were averaging 3.69 runs allowed.

On Weatherford's side, Mia Coleman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Jada Martin was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lake Ridge will square off against Mansfield Legacy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Broncos have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Weatherford, they will take on Boswell at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Kangaroos' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pioneers have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.