Ford played in-conference for the first time on Tuesday and got just the result they were looking for. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Caddo Mills Foxes 4-2. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Foxes recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Payton Perez
| 03/24/26 @ Caddo Mills | 6 |
| 03/17/26 vs Community | 6 |
| 03/12/26 @ Wills Point | 10 |
| 02/28/26 vs Ferris | 7 |
| 02/26/26 vs Lamar | 6 |
| + 6 more games |
Payton Perez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Keely Boyer was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Alexis Earls was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Ford's win bumped their record up to 12-7-1. As for Caddo Mills, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-7 record this season.
Ford will square off against Farmersville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Farmers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.67 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Caddo Mills, they will take on Wills Point at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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