Softball Recap: Ledford Has No Trouble Against Forsyth Home Educators

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

03/28/25 vs Asheboro	18
03/28/25 vs Asheboro	18
03/06/25 @ Southern Guilford	16
03/07/25 vs Eastern Randolph	15
03/04/25 @ East Davidson	15

Ledford won against Montgomery Central last Tuesday with 12 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 12-6 margin over the Forsyth Home Educators Hawks. Considering the Panthers have won nine matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Hailey Hoots made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Nicola Simpson and Alana Herrera did most of the damage at the plate: Simpson scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Herrera went 4-for-5 with four RBI and two runs. That's the most runs Simpson has posted since back in March. Grace Henry was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

Ledford kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive games.

Ledford's record is now 13-4. As for Forsyth Home Educators, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-5.

Looking ahead, Ledford will square off against Oak Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Grizzlies will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Forsyth Home Educators, they will face off against Lee Park Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.