Softball Recap: Southwest Onslow Finds Home Field Redemption Against Northside - Jacksonville

There's no place like home for Southwest Onslow, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They put the hurt on the Northside - Jacksonville Monarchs with a sharp 15-0 win on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Stallions needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.

Whitney Grissett was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, Lilian Paradysz and Grace Randolph did most of the damage at the plate: Paradysz scored two runs while going 1-for-2, while Randolph scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. What's more, Paradysz posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Skylar Phillips, who scored two runs and stole a base.

Southwest Onslow always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .640. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northside - Jacksonville only posted an OBP of .231.

Southwest Onslow's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Northside - Jacksonville, they are on a 22-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Southwest Onslow has already played their next contest, an 11-5 win against Wallace-Rose Hill on the 11th. As for Northside - Jacksonville, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 33-0 loss against South Central on the 13th.