Softball Recap: Matoaca Extends Road Winning Streak to Four

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

03/18/25 @ Mechanicsville	19
04/10/25 @ Meadowbrook	16
04/17/25 vs Hopewell	14
04/21/25 @ Monacan	8
04/09/25 vs Colonial Heights	7

Matoaca came out on top against Monacan on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fourth inning. The Warriors never let the Chiefs get on the board and left with an 8-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won five contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

Monacan's batters probably weren't too happy with Kaylee Hodges, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 20 Ks (she gave up a single walk). Hodges has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lani Wilkinson, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one double. That double was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Davis, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

Matoaca's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Monacan, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.

Looking ahead, Matoaca will venture away from home to challenge Thomas Dale at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Monacan, they will welcome Powhatan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Chiefs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.