Softball Recap: Thornwell's Win Ends Seven-Game Losing Streak at Home

Saints

Margin (Wins)

04/08/25 vs Calhoun Falls Charter	21
03/14/25 @ Calhoun Falls Charter	20
03/12/25 @ Emerald	19
03/21/25 @ McCormick	16
03/26/25 @ Southside	15

There's no place like home for Thornwell, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They were the clear victors by a 22-1 margin over the Calhoun Falls Charter Blue Flashes on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Saints, who have now won five contests by 15 runs or more so far this season.

Skyla Bates was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Bates was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.

In other batting news, Madi Porter was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. Adrienne Anderson was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI.

Thornwell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Thornwell's win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-4. As for Calhoun Falls Charter, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Thornwell didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 16-6 defeat against Dixie on the 9th. As for Calhoun Falls Charter, they will square off against Greenwood Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.6 runs per game on average), something the Blue Flashes will no doubt try to take advantage of.