Palisades hadn't done well against Forestview recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Palisades Pumas walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Forestview Jaguars. For the Pumas, this counts as revenge for the 10-3 win the Jaguars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2024.
Ashby Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Janiya Johnson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
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| 03/19/25 - Away | 6-2 W |
| 03/04/24 - Away | 3-10 L |
| 04/19/23 - Away | 1-17 L |
| 03/03/23 - Home | 2-7 L |
The victory got Palisades back to even at 5-5. As for Forestview, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palisades will take on Independence at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Independence's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Palisades' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Forestview, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Forestview Jaguars challenge North Gaston Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. North Gaston has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.88 runs per game on average), something Forestview will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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