Softball Recap: Kenston Forest Extends Winning Streak to Four

Kavaliers

Margin (Wins)

04/24/25 @ Amelia Academy	20
03/15/25 vs Westover Christian Academy	20
04/29/25 @ Tidewater Academy	19
03/22/25 vs Christchurch School	18
03/18/25 @ Southampton Academy	17

While Kenston Forest put up plenty of runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Tidewater Academy. The Kavaliers blew past the Warriors 19-0. The result was nothing new for the Kavaliers, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Brooklyn Thomas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Kelsey Marshall was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Palyn Marker (2027) was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Kenston Forest was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .621. They are a perfect 12-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

The victory (which was Kenston Forest's fourth in a row) raised their record to 15-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Tidewater Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Kenston Forest is set to challenge their familiar foe Fuqua at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Kavaliers have won three straight at home, while the Falcons won five straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Meanwhile, Tidewater Academy will face off against rival Amelia Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.