Foothill hasn't had much luck against Liberty recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Falcons will challenge the Patriots at 3:30 p.m. Foothill's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Liberty's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Foothill couldn't beat Sports Leadership & Management on Thursday even though they stacked four runs on them in the seventh inning. The Falcons fell just short of the Bulls by a score of 9-8.
Leah Henderson made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Brynlie Mitchell was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Liberty faced Doral Academy Red Rock in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Patriots narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Dragons 9-8. With that victory, the Patriots brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Liberty got a massive performance out of Portlynn Stacey, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs Stacey has posted since back in March. Presley Crowder also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Liberty lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Liberty's record now sits at 7-10. As for Foothill, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-7.
Liberty's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Foothill has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.6 hits per game. It's a different story for Liberty, though, as they've been averaging 8.8 hits. Given Foothill's sizable advantage in that area, the Patriots will need to find a way to close that gap.
Foothill couldn't quite get it done against Liberty in their previous matchup back in March of 2025 as they fell 9-4. Can the Falcons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
