Softball Recap: Fairfax Has No Trouble Against Central

Stampede

Margin (Wins)

04/17/25 @ Central	21
04/15/25 vs Central	21
03/17/25 vs Alhambra	20
04/09/25 vs North	17
03/25/25 @ Metro Tech	17

While Fairfax put up plenty of runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Central. The Stampede were the clear victors by a 21-0 margin over the Bobcats. The Stampede might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by ten runs or more this season.

Emma Saiz made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Fairfax got a massive performance out of Alexa Quiroz, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. What's more, Quiroz posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lily Fryberger, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.

Fairfax kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive games.

Fairfax's record now sits at 13-6. As for Central, they are on a 22-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-17.

Coming up, Fairfax will challenge Carl Hayden Community at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Central, they will take on Metro Tech at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.08 runs per game on average), something the Bobcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.