Pirates
| 03/27/25 @ Fairview | 13-7 |
| 03/25/25 vs Elizabeth | 12-2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Vinton | 17-1 |
| 03/22/25 vs Cedar Creek | 9-7 |
| 03/21/25 vs Merryville | 10-1 |
| + 6 more games |
Hicks waltzed into their contest on Thursday with ten straight wins... but they left with 11. They blew past the Fairview Panthers 13-7. Considering the Pirates have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Courtlyn Dousay made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Dousay was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Hicks let Jayde Wilbanks and Kaydence Hickman run wild. Wilbanks scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Hickman went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave Wilbanks a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Abby Addison, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Hicks pushed their record up to 14-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Fairview, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hicks will face off against Quitman at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Quitman's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Hicks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fairview, they will challenge Plainview at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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