Thornwell hasn't had much luck against Dixie recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Saints will look to defend their home field against the Hornets at 4:30 p.m. Thornwell will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
On Friday, Thornwell made easy work of McCormick and carried off a 23-7 victory. The win continues a trend for the Saints in their matchups with the Chiefs: they've now won six in a row.
Lexi Hazel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-6 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
Madi Porter
| 03/20/26 @ McCormick | 5 |
| 03/05/26 @ Carolina Academy | 4 |
| 05/09/25 @ Great Falls | 3 |
| 03/13/26 @ Calhoun Falls Charter | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Ware Shoals | 2 |
In other batting news, Madi Porter was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, two triples, and two stolen bases. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Kendra Wilson was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
Thornwell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Dixie didn't have quite enough to beat Whitmire on Thursday and fell 4-3. The loss was the Hornets' first of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Dixie fell to 7-1. As for Thornwell, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Thornwell suffered a grim 16-6 defeat to Dixie in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Will the Saints have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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