Rickards had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victor by a 19-9 margin over the Rutherford Rams. The win was some much needed relief for the Raiders as it spelled an end to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Shanyia Holmes
| 02/18/25 @ Rutherford | 6 |
| 03/21/24 vs Godby | 3 |
| 03/04/24 vs St. John Paul II | 3 |
| 04/23/24 @ FAMU DRS | 2 |
| 03/26/24 vs North Florida Christian | 2 |
Shanyia Holmes made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, she gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in March of 2024. She was even better at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in stolen bases.
In other batting news, Zamiah Palmer and Arriana Wilson did most of the damage at the plate: Palmer scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Wilson scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases Wilson has posted since back in March of 2024. Aubriel Norton was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Rickards wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 5-4 defeat against North Florida Christian on the 20th. As for Rutherford, they have also already played their next match, a 19-8 loss against Mosley on the 21st.
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