Softball Recap: Wesson Finds Home Field Redemption Against Franklin County

Cobras

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 @ Port Gibson	18
02/28/25 @ Bogue Chitto	18
03/20/25 @ South Pike	17
04/08/25 vs Bogue Chitto	13
03/18/25 vs South Pike	13

There's no place like home for Wesson, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. Everything went their way against the Franklin County Bulldogs on Monday as they made off with an 11-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Cobras, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Maddie Sanders made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Sanders was even better at the plate, firing off three home runs and seven RBI while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Macy Loy was excellent, scoring three runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Kenslie Carter was another key player, scoring two runs.

Wesson hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in five consecutive games.

Wesson's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-5. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Franklin County, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-7 record.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wesson will head out to face off against Lawrence County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cobras' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Franklin County, they will head out on the road to challenge McComb at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups.