Softball Recap: Freeman Makes It Eight in a Row at Home

Falcons

Margin (Wins)

08/23/25 @ South Sioux City	20
09/13/25 @ Wilber-Clatonia	14
09/13/25 vs North Andrew	12
08/21/25 vs Fairbury	12
09/27/25 vs Falls City	11

Freeman had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Raymond Central on Tuesday. The Falcons blew past the Mustangs 12-4. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by eight runs or more this season.

Bryleigh Crouse was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted over her last 11 contests. Kaylie Beu was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

Freeman hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in eight consecutive games.

Freeman pushed their record up to 19-11 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Raymond Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-13.

Coming up, Freeman will challenge Centennial at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Raymond Central, they will face off against Cass at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.