Ferris is 1-8 against Cheney since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Saxons will look to defend their home field against the Blackhawks at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Ferris turned things around against Eisenhower on Saturday. They came out on top against the Cadets by a score of 6-2.
Meanwhile, Cheney hadn't done well against Mt. Spokane recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Blackhawks narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Wildcats 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Blackhawks have posted since May 2, 2025.
Maddy Hurley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on 11 hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Annie Beito, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Reese Hebert was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
Ferris' victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Cheney, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Ferris beat Cheney 11-8 in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Do the Saxons have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Blackhawks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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