Softball Recap: Roane County Has No Trouble Against Fairmont Senior

Raiders

Margin (Wins)

04/15/25 @ Braxton County	22
04/15/25 @ Braxton County	16
04/17/25 vs Webster County	15
04/08/25 vs Poca	15
04/08/25 vs Poca	15

After losing to Fairmont Senior the last time they met, Roane County decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Raiders were the clear victors by a 15-7 margin over the Polar Bears on Saturday. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.

The team relied heavily on Fair Smelko, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024. Lexi Burdette was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.

Roane County is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs over those games. As for Fairmont Senior, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8-1 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roane County will welcome South Harrison at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Fairmont Senior, they will face off against Robert C. Byrd at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.