Cougars Battle Dragons in Region 20 Road Doubleheader
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | X | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | X | 12 | 12 | 5 |
The Frederick Community College Cougars softball traveled to Ellicott City on Wednesday for a Region 20 doubleheader against the Howard Community College Dragons, battling through two competitive games before falling 4-2 and 12-5. The road setback moved Frederick to 5-5 overall.
In the opener, Frederick collected eight hits and struck first in the fourth inning when Daysha Cook launched a two-run home run to left field, scoring Raegan Miller and giving the Cougars a 2-0 lead. The Frederick pitching staff kept Howard off the scoreboard through five innings behind starter Alondra Sidock, but the Dragons broke through in the sixth inning with back-to-back two-run home runs to take a 4-2 lead. Despite strong hitting performances from Joelle Staub, Madison Ohler, Miller, and Brooke Renninger, who all recorded extra-base hits, the Cougars were unable to mount a late rally as Howard held on for the win.
Game two opened with Frederick again striking early when Leo Cline doubled to drive in Staub for a first-inning run. Howard responded immediately with a solo home run and later took the lead in the third. The Cougars briefly regained momentum in the fifth inning when Addison Custer delivered a two-run double to put Frederick ahead 3-2. However, the Dragons answered with a five-run inning to reclaim control before adding five more runs in the sixth. Frederick continued to compete offensively, highlighted by a solo home run from Cline in the sixth inning and an RBI from Miller, but the Cougars were unable to close the gap. Cline finished with two hits, including a home run and double, while Custer drove in two runs and Brooke Renninger added a hit and scored.
Frederick returns home Sunday, March 15 at 12 PM to host Chesapeake College for a twin bill. The home contest scheduled for Thursday, March 12, vs Salem Community College has been postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for schedule updates and changes.