Softball Recap: Paxon School for Advanced Studies Finds Home Field Redemption Against First Coast

Golden Eagles

Margin (Wins)

02/28/25 vs Sandalwood	11
03/26/25 vs First Coast	10
04/08/25 vs First Coast	9
03/13/25 vs Fernandina Beach	9
02/25/25 @ Bartram Trail	8

There's no place like home for Paxon School For Advanced Studies, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They blew past the First Coast Buccaneers 13-4 on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by six runs or more this season.

Hayley Hinds spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Sariyah Jackson was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in February. Maleah Rouse was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.

Paxon School For Advanced Studies always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as First Coast only posted an OBP of .233.

Paxon School For Advanced Studies moved to 11-4 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for First Coast, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paxon School For Advanced Studies will take on Baldwin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Golden Eagles 3.7, the Indians 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for First Coast, they will challenge Tocoi Creek at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.