After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Branford, Dixie County was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They walked away with a 14-9 victory over the Lafayette Hornets. With that win, the Bears brought their scoring average up to 8 runs per game.
Raylyn Buchanan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Buchanan was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Tearra Collins
| 02/26/26 vs Lafayette | 4 |
| 02/24/26 vs Branford | 2 |
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tearra Collins, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hadlee Hines, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Dixie County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Dixie County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Lafayette, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Dixie County is set to face off against their familiar foe Bell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Lafayette will square off against rival Branford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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