Softball Recap: Nansemond River Has No Trouble Against King's Fork

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

04/09/25 vs Manor	16
05/01/25 vs Indian River	14
03/25/25 @ Churchland	14
05/20/25 @ King's Fork	13
05/08/25 @ Lakeland	13

Nansemond River came out on top against King's Fork on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run first inning. The Warriors were the clear victors by a 13-0 margin over the Bulldogs. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won eight matches by seven runs or more so far this season.

Logan Greenwood made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Nansemond River let Demetria Burton and Ashlyn Pociask run wild. Burton went 3-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs, while Pociask went 2-for-3 with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three doubles gave Burton a new career-high. Kylee Tice was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

Nansemond River was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They are 7-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Nansemond River's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-10. As for King's Fork, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.

Looking ahead, Nansemond River will head out to square off against Cox at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for King's Fork, they will square off against Western Branch at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday.