Naples had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it nine. They lost 7-1 to the Barron Collier Cougars. The Golden Eagles were not able to make up for their defeat to the Cougars from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Naples saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kadynce Arroyo, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases. Annabelle Stamper was another, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Barron Collier, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-2. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games.
On Barron Collier's side, Riley Hopwood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 16 Ks. Hopwood has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Sidney Dawick was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs. Ciena Van Gemert also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Naples will take on Riverdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season. As for Barron Collier, they will challenge Bishop Verot at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th.
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