It was a good run, but Fort Worth Country Day unfortunately witnessed the end of their nine-game winning streak on Friday. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the St. John's Mavericks. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mavericks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Madeline Richey
| 05/02/25 vs St. John's | 8 |
| 05/02/25 vs Cooper | 11 |
| 04/25/25 @ Trinity Valley | 13 |
| 04/22/25 @ Oakridge | 13 |
| 04/17/25 vs Dallas HSAA Red | 12 |
| + 12 more games |
Madeline Richey spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in 17 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Caroline Knutson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Martha Linker also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Fort Worth Country Day's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 13-6. As for St. John's, their win bumped their record up to 9-6-1.
Looking ahead, Fort Worth Country Day has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Houston Christian at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Mustangs are coming into the game with five straight losses on the road, meaning the Falcons will have to defend against a squad out to prove they can win away from home. St. John's does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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