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Red Devils Torch Hornets with 23 Runs & a No-Hitter

Red Devils Torch Hornets with 23 Runs & a No-Hitter

By Cassandra Swartz Fresh off delivering its own mercy rule in the semifinal, Hawthorne had the roles reversed Friday night in the Class 1A-District 8 championship game against Williston. As errors mounted for the home Hornets, the Red Devils kept growing their lead until the run rule went into effect after three innings. “Emotions can’t describe what I’m feeling right now,” said Red Devils head coach Lavar Williams after the title win. “We came out tonight with a mission, and we held to that mission.” Williston’s powerhouse offense was backed by Raegan Geiger in the circle who tossed a no-hitter, striking...

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Williston Wins in Walk-Off Thriller

Williston Wins in Walk-Off Thriller

By Cassandra Swartz: Big hits in all the key moments helped propel the Red Devils to an extra-inning upset over the Union County Tigers. Freshman Nevaeh Hayes turned out to be the difference maker with her walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth. “We played together as a team,” said Williston head coach Lavar Williams. “Tonight we finally put it together for nine innings...27 outs; that’s a long game.” The Red Devils put the Tigers on their heels early, going up 2-0 in the bottom of the first against starting pitcher Lily Neal. Olivia Davis led off with a...

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Red Devils Deliver Blow to Bobcats

Red Devils Deliver Blow to Bobcats

Written By: Cassandra Swartz On Monday night, Williston and Buchholz met for the second time this season, with the ‘Cats coming out on top the first time around. Seeking revenge, the Red Devils hit the gas early and never let up, scoring in every inning and trouncing their competitors 17-6. “Tonight’s performance –I’m happy with it,” said Red Devils head coach Lavar Williams. Facing Olivia McDaniel in the circle, Williston opened the scoring early on a single from Nevaeh Hayes that drove in Maci Vonderstrasse. Vonderstrasse had reached second after the throw to get her out at first base was mishandled. Buchholz...

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Bobcats Beat Out Red Devils

Bobcats Beat Out Red Devils

By Cassandra Swartz: In a back-and-forth game Friday night, the Buchholz Bobcats came out victorious against the Williston Red Devils. With both starting pitchers throwing complete games, the visiting Cats outscored the home team to go away with the 8-5 win “I’m so excited about my team’s performance,” said Buchholz head coach Mike Whelan after the game. Buchholz jumped out to an early lead thanks to a pair of runs off wild pitches. Olivia McDaniel hit a leadoff single and then stole two bases to put herself on third where she was able to score on the first wild pitch. Jenajah Collins drew a...

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