It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Maroa-Forsyth ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Athens Warriors 9-8. The Trojans haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Danni Hovey
| 04/08/25 vs PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central | 1 |
| 03/27/25 @ Mt. Zion | 4 |
| 03/22/25 vs Eureka | 6 |
| 03/24/25 @ Okaw Valley | 7 |
| 03/28/25 vs Clinton | 7 |
Danni Hovey spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Taylor Crouch was incredible, going 3-for-6 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Maggie Ravenscraft was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Maroa-Forsyth's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Athens, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Maroa-Forsyth will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Teresa at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Athens, they will head out on the road to face off against Mt. Zion at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Braves will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight.
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