Softball Recap: Ledford Has No Trouble Against Montgomery Central

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

03/28/25 vs Asheboro	18
03/28/25 vs Asheboro	18
03/06/25 @ Southern Guilford	16
03/07/25 vs Eastern Randolph	15
03/04/25 @ East Davidson	15

The home team had come away the winner the last four times Ledford and Montgomery Central had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. Considering the Panthers have won eight matches by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Leah Leonard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits.

At the plate, Ledford let Grace Henry and Alana Herrera run wild. Henry scored two runs while going 3-for-3, while Herrera scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. That's the most hits Henry has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Cassidy Murray, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Ledford always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .542. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Montgomery Central only posted an OBP of .250.

Ledford's win bumped their record up to 12-4. As for Montgomery Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season.

Ledford will venture away from home to face off against Forsyth Home Educators at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Montgomery Central, they will host Pinecrest at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Timberwolves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.