Farnsley Middle School

The Farnsley Wildcats Softball team opened the JCPS Middle School Tournament in impressive fashion, defeating Grace James Academy 15-0 on Thursday at Pleasure Ridge Park High School. The Wildcats exploded for 11 runs in the first inning, setting the tone early and never looking back. The offensive onslaught began with a single by Jaelyn T. and continued as Jenna G. grounded out to score a run, Vanaya M. doubled, Leah T. drew a walk, and Layla S. singled—all driving in runs. Phoebe F. added a two-RBI double, Jaelyn followed with another double to plate a run, and Hayden D. capped off the inning with a two-run single. Farnsley added to their lead in the second inning after Leah and Alani C. drew walks and a defensive error by Grace James allowed three more runs to score. Hayden later added an RBI single in the third to make it 15-0. On the mound, Abby H. was dominant, throwing a no-hitter over three innings. She struck out four, walked five, and didn’t allow a single run. The Wildcats’ offense backed her up with eight hits, led by Jaelyn and Hayden, who each collected two. Phoebe and Jenna both drove in two runs, while Abby drew three walks and reached base in every at-bat. The Wildcats were aggressive on the base paths, tallying 17 stolen bases and committing no errors defensively. Hayden led the team with five fielding chances, helping secure the shutout victory. In the quarterfinals, Farnsley faced the top-seeded Echo Trail team and battled tough before falling 7-2. Echo Trail took an early lead in the first two innings, capitalizing on a few timely hits and wild pitches. Jaelyn T. started in the circle for Farnsley, striking out five over three innings while allowing only three earned runs. Phoebe F. and Vanaya M. each collected a hit, while Jenna G. and Vanaya drove in the Wildcats’ two runs. The Wildcats finished their season with a 5-5 record, showcasing grit, energy, and steady growth throughout the fall. This young team has a bright future ahead and continues to make Farnsley proud on and off the field. Great job, Wildcats, on an exciting and hard-fought season!