The Great Crossing Warhawks will head out on the road to challenge the Frederick Douglass Broncos at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Frederick Douglass will be up against a hot Great Crossing squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. The Warhawks came out on top against Franklin County by a score of 10-7 on Thursday.
Amelia Densley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Aevea Mosley-Franklin was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Maddie Marcum was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two doubles.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Great Crossing kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive matchups.
Frederick Douglass came out on top against Montgomery County on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run fifth inning. The Broncos were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Indians. The result was nothing new for the Broncos, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Frederick Douglass got a massive performance out of Haley McGuire, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and two doubles. Those four hits gave McGuire a new career-high. Harmoni Taylor also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Great Crossing's record is now 9-4. As for Frederick Douglass, their record now sits at 11-4.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Great Crossing hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.5 home runs per game. However, it's not like Frederick Douglass struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.9 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Great Crossing skirted past Frederick Douglass 3-2 in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Will the Warhawks repeat their success, or do the Broncos have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
