Softball Recap: Branford Makes It Seven in a Row on the Road

Buccaneers

Margin (Wins)

03/24/25 @ Chiefland	11
03/27/25 @ Dixie County	10
03/21/25 @ Suwannee	10
03/17/25 @ Union County	10
03/13/25 vs Lafayette	10

Branford had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Dixie County on Thursday. Branford put the hurt on Dixie County with a sharp 13-3 win. The Buccaneers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by ten runs or more this season.

Victoria Swain and Mallory Blue made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Swain tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Blue struck out ten batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. What's more, Swain gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in February. At bat, Swain scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Blue scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave Swain a new career-high in doubles (two).

In other batting news, Jesse Frierson was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Ashlee Combee also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

Branford kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.

Branford pushed their record up to 13-4 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Dixie County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Branford will take on Calvary Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Calvary Christian will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Branford surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dixie County, they will challenge Union County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.