Falcons
| 03/27/25 @ Southampton Academy | 6-2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Tidewater Academy | 11-0 |
| 03/24/25 vs Cumberland | 12-2 |
| 03/21/25 @ C.H. Friend | 22-1 |
Fuqua came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Southampton Academy Raiders. The game was the first time the Falcons have beaten the Raiders on their field since May 16, 2019.
Marissa Dempsey made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Collins Easter, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Blair Pembelton was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Fuqua's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Southampton Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fuqua will challenge Kenston Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Kenston Forest's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Fuqua's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Southampton Academy, they will take on Windsor at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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