Raiders
| 03/15/25 vs John Paul II Catholic | 6 |
| 03/15/25 vs Halifax Academy | 5 |
| 03/13/25 vs Brunswick Academy | 0 |
| 03/11/25 @ Amelia Academy | 21 |
Southampton Academy hasn't had much luck against Kenston Forest recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Southampton Academy Raiders will look to defend their home field against the Kenston Forest Kavaliers at 4:30 p.m. Southampton Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Southampton Academy is headed into the match having just suffered their closest loss since April 26, 2024 on Saturday. They fell just short of John Paul II Catholic by a score of 8-6.
Southampton Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sara Hodges, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Reagan Webb was another, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Kenston Forest had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They never let the Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 20-0 victory. That looming 20-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Kavaliers yet this season.
Aubrey Mayton (2026) made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayden Hudson (2029), who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. She also launched a home run, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ruth Anne Torres (2026), who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Kenston Forest was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .600. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Southampton Academy now has a losing record of 1-2-1. As for Kenston Forest, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Southampton Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .538. However, it's not like Kenston Forest struggles in that department as they've averaged .523. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Southampton Academy might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Kenston Forest in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will Southampton Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
