Softball Recap: Northfield Has No Trouble Against Fairview

Nighthawks

Margin (Wins)

09/02/25 @ Thomas Jefferson	17
09/30/25 @ Vista PEAK Prep	16
09/25/25 vs Thomas Jefferson	16
09/13/25 vs Bennett	16
10/03/25 @ George Washington	15

Northfield came out on top against Fairview on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run third inning. The Nighthawks put the hurt on the Knights with a sharp 14-4 victory. Considering the Nighthawks have won 15 matchups by more than eight runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

The team relied heavily on Audrina Srichabok, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those six stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ricki Ramirez, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.

Northfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .575 or higher in five consecutive contests.

Northfield has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games. As for Fairview, their loss was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 7-14.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northfield will welcome Rangeview at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.05 runs per game on average), something the Nighthawks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Fairview, they will host Northglenn at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Norsemen have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.75 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of.