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Lady Cardinals Grab Lead in 8th to Defeat Mena in Regional Tourney

Farmington defeated Mena 7-3 in 8 innings on Thursday after taking the lead late in the game. FHS clinched a state tournament berth and will play Gravette in the regional semifinal Saturday at 10:00 am.

The game was tied at three with Farmington batting in the top of the eighth when Abi Koppein induced Reese Shirey to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

In the first inning, the Mena Ladycats got their offense started when Carmen Puckett singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Mena tied things up at three.

Kamryn Uher (8-1) took the win for the Lady Cardinals (19-2).She went eight innings, allowing three runs on eight hits and striking out eight. Abi Koppein pitched for Mena, surrendering six runs on five hits over eight innings, striking out eight.

Uher went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the Lady Cardinals in hits. Kensey Rosson led Mena with three hits in five at bats.

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4-Hit Day for Carr Leads Lady Cardinals Past Gentry

Amia Carr had the hot hand on Friday, tallying four hits and leading the Farmington Lady Cardinals to a 8-5 victory over Gentry in the third place game of the conference tournament. Carr homered in the first, doubled in the third, singled in the fourth and in the sixth.

Farmington fired up the offense in the first inning, when Morgan Uher hit a solo homer. Farmington Lady Cardinals smacked three home runs on the day. Uher put one out in the first inning. Isabella Hulsey went deep in the third inning, and Carr also had her long ball in the first inning. Farmington had 15 hits in the game. Carr, Justine Davidson, Uher, and Reese Shirey each collected multiple hits for the Lady Cardinals.

Kennedy Griggs (10-1) got the win for Farmington. Griggs surrendered three runs on five hits over four innings, striking out two and walking one. Kamryn Uher (S, 3) threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen. Hailie Kreger started the game for Gentry and lasted six innings, allowing 15 hits and eight runs while striking out one and walking none.

Gentry racked up seven hits in the game. Madison Voyles and Evey Tomlinson managed multiple hits for Gentry.

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PRHS Takes Game in Extra Inning

Farmington lost the lead late in a 7-3 defeat to Pea Ridge on Thursday in Gravette in the conference tournament semifinal.

In the top of the seventh inning, Pea Ridge tied the game at three. Emory Bowlin singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs. The game was tied at three with Pea Ridge batting in the top of the eighth when Abigail Rogers singled on a 2-1 count, scoring the first of four runs in the inning.

Emory Bowlin got the win for Pea Ridge, allowing five hits and three runs over eight innings, striking out ten. Kamryn Uher (7-1) started the game for Farmington (17-2, 5-2). The righty went eight innings, allowing 6 runs on nine hits and striking out four.

Amia Carr, Justine Davidson, Skyler Riddle, Reese Shirey, and Uher all had one hit to lead the Lady Cardinals. Pea Ridge racked up nine hits in the game. Zaylee Warden and Callie Cooper managed multiple hits for Pea Ridge.

FHS plays Gentry Friday at 4:00 in Gravette in the third place seed game. PRHS plays Gravette at 6:00 in the final.

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Kamryn Uher Shuts Out Greenwood Bulldogs, Farmington Takes the Win

Kamryn Uher threw a gem on Senior Night Wednesday for the Farmington Lady Cardinals, allowing no runs and besting Greenwood by a score of 10-0.

Farmington fired up the offense in the first inning, when Haley McAdams threw a wild pitch allowing one run across the plate for the Lady Cardinals. Farmington tallied four runs in the sixth inning to end the game. FHS’ offense in the inning was led by Kennedy Griggs, Katie Fleming, and Justine Davidson, who each had RBIs in the inning. The Lady Cardinals launched one home run on the day, when Davidson’s 2-run shot in the sixth provided the run-rule finish. Farmington collected ten hits in the game. Reese Shirey and Davidson each had two hits to lead the offense. Greenwood tallied seven hits in the game.

The three FHS seniors all contributed to the victory. In addition to pitching, Kamryn Uher was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI. Skyler Riddle, the catcher, was 1 for 2 with 2 RBI and a sensational diving catch on a foul bunt for an out. Peyton Denham, as DP, had a walk in 3 trips and moved runners along in the rally innings.

Uher (7-0) toed the rubber for Farmington (17-1, 5-1), allowing seven hits and zero runs over six innings, striking out three and walking one. McAdams was in the circle for Greenwood. The pitcher surrendered ten runs on ten hits over five and two-thirds innings, striking out three.

Huge defensive plays were contributed by Shirey, Griggs, and Riddle, and in the sixth inning, Uher started a 1-6-3 double play with bases loaded to end a Bulldog threat.

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4-Hit Day for Morgan Uher Earns Farmington Lady Cardinals Victory Over Huntsville

Four hits from Morgan Uher helped lead the way for Farmington Lady Cardinals over the Huntsville Lady Eagles 18-2 on Tuesday. Uher singled in the first, doubled in the second, singled in the fourth and in the fifth.

The Lady Cards clinched the second seed in next week’s conference tournament, and a regional tournament berth the following week. Both tournaments will be played in Gravette.

Farmington got things moving in the first inning of the final conference game of the year, scoring one run when Katie Fleming singled. The Lady Cardinals put up eight runs in the fifth inning. Isabella Hulsey, Reese Shirey, Emmalee Farmer, Justine Davidson, Uher, and Kamryn Uher each had RBIs in the frame.

Kennedy Griggs (9-1) earned the victory for Farmington (16-1, 5-1). Griggs pitched five innings, allowing two hits and two runs while striking out seven and walking one. Kennedy Smith took the loss for Huntsville. The hurler allowed 20 hits and 18 runs over five innings, striking out two and walking one.

FHS saw the ball well today, racking up 20 hits in the game. Morgan Uher, Kamryn Uher, Shirey, Hulsey, Fleming, and Chloie Thomas all had multiple hits for the Lady Cardinals. Farmington didn't commit any errors, and stole eight bases, as three players stole more than one. Morgan Uher led the way with two.

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Lady Cardinals Grab Lead in Fifth for Victory over Northside

Farmington took the lead late and defeated the Northside Lady Bears 5-1 on Monday. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Northside tied the game at one, as Jailah Vickers singled on a 0-1 count. The game was tied at one with the Lady Cardinals batting in the top of the fifth when Reese Shirey tripled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs. Also in the 5th, Katie Fleming struck with a two-run homer to left, her 7th. Shirey led the Lady Cardinals with two hits in four at bats.

Kamryn Uher (6-0) earned the victory in the pitcher's circle for Farmington (15-1, 4-1). The righthander surrendered one run on three hits over seven innings, striking out nine and walking one. Autumn Phelan took the loss for Northside, working seven innings, allowing seven hits and five runs.

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Farmington Lady Cardinals Grab Lead in Fourth in Victory over Gentry

Farmington took the lead late in the game in a 19-9 victory over Gentry on Friday. The game was tied at five with the Lady Cardinals batting in the bottom of the fourth when Amia Carr singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Isabella Hulsey led Farmington Lady Cardinals to victory by driving in five runs. Hulsey went 3-for-5 at the plate. Hulsey drove in runs on a single in the third, a single in the fourth, and a home run in the sixth.

In the first inning, Gentry got their offense started. Madison Voyles grounded out, scoring one run. The Lady Cardinals pulled away for good with nine runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Reese Shirey tripled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run, Hulsey singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, Justine Davidson singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs, an error scored two runs for FHS, Morgan Uher singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run, and Shirey singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run.

Gentry scored four runs in the fifth inning. The big inning for Gentry came thanks to a single by Faviola Lopez Najar, by Hailie Kreger, and an error on a ball put in play by Evey Tomlinson.

Kennedy Griggs (8-0) led the Lady Cardinals (14-1, 4-1) to victory in the pitcher's circle. The pitcher surrendered nine runs, only 3 ERs, on five hits over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two. Kamryn Uher (S, 3) threw one and one-third innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Kreger led things off in the circle for Gentry. The bulldog allowed ten hits and 13 runs over four innings, striking out three. Cindy Barger threw one and one-third innings in relief out of the bullpen.

The Lady Cards saw the ball well today, racking up 13 hits in the game. Shirey, Davidson, Hulsey, and Carr each collected multiple hits for Farmington Lady Cardinals. Hulsey, Davidson, and Shirey each collected three hits to lead the offense. Kreger went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Gentry in hits.

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Uher's Walk-off Picture Perfect Ending in Victory over Pea Ridge

It came down to the wire on Thursday, with the Farmington Lady Cardinals taking victory on a dramatic walk-off home run in the 11th inning that sealed their conference game over Pea Ridge. The Lady Cardinals trailed 5-4 in the bottom of the eleventh when Morgan Uher homered on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs.

Pea Ridge got things moving in the second inning. Ashley Earley grounded out, scoring one run. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Farmington tied things up at four when Reese Shirey singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

Kamryn Uher (5-0) earned the win for the Lady Cards (13-1, 3-1). The righthander surrendered three runs on nine hits over 11 innings, striking out two. Emory Bowlin took the loss for Pea Ridge. The hurler allowed five hits and four runs over ten innings, striking out nine.

Farmington socked two home runs on the day. Uher had the winning long ball in the eleventh inning. Katie Fleming put one out in the fourth inning. Amia Carr, Fleming, Skyler Riddle, Shirey, and Uher each collected one hit to lead FHS. Pea Ridge racked up nine hits on the day. Abigail Rogers, Bowlin, and Zaylee Warden collected multiple hits for Pea Ridge.

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Lady Cards Run-Rule Springdale

Kamryn Uher shut down Springdale, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Farmington Lady Cardinals to a 10-0 non-conference victory on Tuesday.

Farmington (12-1, 2-1) got things started in the first inning when Reese Shirey's sacrifice fly scored one run. Then they tallied five more runs in the third inning. Isabella Hulsey, Mallory Sills, and Skyler Riddle powered the big inning with RBIs.

Uher (4-0) went all five innings, allowing no runs on four hits, striking out three and walking one. Janessa McNelly toed the rubber for Springdale. McNelly surrendered six runs on six hits over three innings, striking out two. Illeana Sauls threw two innings out of the bullpen for SHS.

Farmington had nine hits in the game. Morgan Uher, Katie Fleming, Sills, and Hulsey each collected two hits to lead the Lady Cards. Farmington didn't commit a single error. Sills had the most chances in the field with six.

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Justine Davidson Drives in Five as Farmington Lady Cardinals Defeat Bentonville West

Justine Davidson was an RBI machine again on Monday, driving in five on two hits to lead the Farmington Lady Cardinals past Bentonville West 11-5 on Monday. Davidson drove in runs on a grand slam in the first and a double in the third.

A big first inning helped propel Farmington (11-1, 2-1) to victory. The Lady Cardinals scored on a fielder's choice by Isabella Hulsey and the grand slam by Davidson to take an early 5-1 lead.

Kamryn Uher (3-0) took the win for Farmington. The righthander worked seven innings, allowing nine hits and five runs while striking out two. Mabry Van Es took the loss for West. The pitcher allowed 11 hits and 11 runs over five innings, striking out three and walking zero.

Morgan Uher, Kamryn Uher, Skyler Riddle, and Davidson each collected two hits to lead the FHS offense. West had nine hits in the game. Kaitlyn Leonard, Olivia Thorton, and Stephanie Crittenden each had multiple hits for West.

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Five RBI Day for Katie Fleming Seals the Deal in Lady Cardinals’ Victory at Prairie Grove

Katie Fleming was clutch at the plate on Tuesday, driving in five on three hits to lead Farmington past Prairie Grove 17-2 in a 1-4A conference game on Tuesday. Fleming drove in runs on a home run in the sixth and a double in the seventh.

In the first inning, the Lady Cardinals got their offense started when Isabella Hulsey singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run. Prairie Grove evened things up at one in the bottom of the second inning on Ivey Sparkman’s solo homer. Farmington pulled away for good with one run in the third inning, when Hulsey doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. Farmington tallied six runs in each of the sixth and seventh innings. The Lady Cardinals's big 7th inning was driven by doubles by Fleming and Hulsey and a home run by Justine Davidson.

Kennedy Griggs (7-0) was the winning pitcher for Farmington (10-0, 2-0). The pitcher started with four and two-thirds innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out four and walking one. Kamryn Uher threw two and a third innings in relief out of the bullpen. Chloe Hillian took the loss for Prairie Grove. She allowed 16 hits and 11 runs over seven innings, striking out six and walking zero.

FHS hit two home runs on the day. Davidson went yard in the seventh inning, and Fleming put one out in the sixth inning. Farmington tallied 22 hits on the day. Reese Shirey, Fleming, Hulsey, Amia Carr, Morgan Uher, Skyler Riddle, Mallory Sills, and Davidson each had multiple hits for Farmington Lady Cardinals. Shirey went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Farmington Lady Cardinals in hits.

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Farmington Clinches Lead in Fourth Inning to Defeat Greene County Tech Eagles

The Farmington Lady Cardinals rallied from an early 2-0 deficit in the game for a 14-3 six-inning victory over Greene County Tech on Saturday in Mountain Home.

Greene County Tech got things started in the first inning, scoring two runs when Weslyn Burnside homered. In the top of the second inning, Farmington tied things up at two when Justine Davidson homered on a 2-1 count, scoring two runs. Then the Lady Cardinals trailed 3-2 in the top of the fourth inning when Amia Carr homered on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.

The Lady Cardinals took the lead for good with five runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Karley Burrow threw a wild pitch allowing one run across the plate for FHS, and Davidson homered again on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two more runs.

Farmington put up five more runs in the sixth inning. Lady Cardinal batters contributing to the big inning included Mallory Sills, Kennedy Griggs, Katie Fleming, Carr, and Isabella Hulsey, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Kamryn Uher (2-0) was the winning pitcher for Farmington (9-0, 1-0). She allowed six hits and three runs over six innings, striking out one. Burrow took the loss for Greene County Tech. The pitcher surrendered 14 runs on 13 hits over six innings, striking out four and walking one.

Farmington socked four home runs on the day. Davidson went for the long ball in the second and fourth innings. Carr went deep in the fourth inning. Fleming had a long ball in the fifth inning. The Lady Cardinals collected 13 hits in the game, as Fleming, Hulsey, and Davidson each had multiple hits. Hulsey and Fleming each managed three hits. Farmington Lady Cardinals didn't commit a single error in the field.

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Gravette Gets Out with Early Lead in Road Victory

Farmington had the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 10-6 conference loss to Gravette on Friday in Farmington.

Gravette scored first on a 2-run home run by Kelsey Pembleton in the first inning. Gravette scored four more runs in the second inning. Brynn Romine and Chilton each had RBIs in the frame. Farmington answered with three runs in the bottom of the second. The Lady Cardinals’ were led by Kennedy Griggs and Morgan Uher, each driving in runs in the inning.

Brooke Handle earned the win for Gravette. The hurler surrendered six runs on seven hits over seven innings, striking out three. Griggs (7-1) took the loss for Farmington (10-1, 2-1).

Farmington socked two home runs on the day. Morgan Uher had a homer in the fourth inning. Katie Fleming had a four bagger in the third inning. The Lady Cardinals tallied seven hits. Uher and Fleming each had two hits for FHS. Gravette tallied 11 hits in the game. Keeley Elsea, Handle, Sydney Kildow, and Pembleton each racked up multiple hits for Gravette. Elsea led Gravette with three hits in four at bats.

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Lady Cardinals Take Game Over Mountain Home Lady Bombers in Blowout, 13-3

The Farmington Lady Cardinals dispatched Mountain Home Lady Bombers Varsity 13-3 in six innings on Saturday in non-conference action.

Kennedy Griggs (6-0) took the win for Farmington (8-0, 1-0). She allowed four hits and three runs over six innings, striking out seven. Crabb took the loss for Mountain Home. The pitcher surrendered 11 runs on eight hits over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two.

The Lady Cardinals hit two home runs on the day. Justine Davidson had a homer in the first inning. Isabella Hulsey had a dinger in the second inning.

Farmington racked up 14 hits. Davidson, Morgan Uher, Reese Shirey, Skyler Riddle, Katie Fleming, and Hulsey each managed multiple hits. Davidson led the Lady Cards with three hits in four at bats.

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Lady Cardinals Defeat Berryville in Conference Opener

Despite allowing three runs in the first inning, the Farmington Lady Cardinals defeated the Berryville Lady Bobcats 21-3 on Monday.

Farmington (7-0, 1-0) took the lead for good with ten runs in the second inning. In the second Mallory Sills grounded out, scoring one run, Reese Shirey tripled on a 2-1 count, scoring two runs, Amia Carr singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run, Justine Davidson singled on a 0-2 count, scoring two runs, Sills doubled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs, an error scored one run for the Lady Cardinals, and Shirey singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.

Kennedy Griggs (5-0) was on the rubber for Farmington. Griggs surrendered three runs on five hits over five innings, striking out nine. Bailey Skelton started the game for Berryville. Skelton worked five innings, allowing 15 hits and 21 runs while striking out one.

Farmington socked one home run on the day. Katie Fleming went yard in the third inning. The Lady Cardinals saw the ball well today, racking up 15 hits in the game. Morgan Uher, Shirey, Fleming, Davidson, and Carr each managed multiple hits for Farmington Lady Cardinals. Carr, Davidson, Fleming, Shirey, and Uher all had two hits to lead FHS. Farmington didn't commit a single error in the field. Berryville was led by Ava O’Gorek, Ivie Bickel, and Codi Joubert, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the first inning.

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Farmington Lady Cardinals Grab Lead in Fifth for Victory Over Melbourne in Title Game

Farmington took the lead late and defeated the Melbourne Lady Bearkatz 9-7 for the championship of the Ozark Classic in Harrison on Saturday. The Lady Cardinals trailed 5-4 in the top of the fifth inning when Kennedy Griggs smacked an inside-the-park home run on a 2-2 count, scoring three runs.

Melbourne scored four runs in the third inning, but Farmington (6-0) still managed to pull out the victory. The big inning for Melbourne came thanks to singles by Taylor Youngblood and Rylee Hoskinds and a sacrifice fly by Abbie Lawrence.

Morgan Uher (1-0) was in the circle for Farmington. The righty went five innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits and striking out two. Kallie Thornton started the game for Melbourne. Thornton allowed 12 hits and nine runs over five innings, striking out three.

The Lady Cardinals collected 12 hits. Reese Shirey, Uher, and Kamryn Uher each racked up multiple hits for Farmington. Shirey went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Lady Cardinals in hits. Melbourne racked up eight hits on the day. Hoskins, Youngblood, and Maggie Pierson had multiple hits for the Lady Bearkatz.

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Farmington Lady Cardinals Take Victory Over Harding Academy

Farmington beat Harding Academy Varsity Wildcats 9-5 on Saturday in game 2 of the Harrison Tournament. They will play in the finals vs. Melbourne later this afternoon.

The Lady Cardinals got on the board in the first inning, scoring one run when Amia Carr tripled. Harding Academy knotted the game up at one in the bottom of the first inning. Tristyn Mahanay drove in one when she singled.

Farmington pulled away for good with eight runs in the second inning. In the second Justine Davidson singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run, Mallory Sills grounded out, scoring one run, Morgan Uher singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run, Ace Ellis induced Carr to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and Katie Fleming homered on a 2-1 count for a Grand Slam.

Kamryn Uher (1-0) got the start for Farmington (5-0). The righthander went four innings, allowing five runs on eight hits and striking out five. Ellis was in the pitcher's circle for Harding Academy Varsity Wildcats. The hurler went four innings, allowing nine runs on seven hits, striking out two and walking zero.

Reese Shirey went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Farmington Lady Cardinals in hits. Ellis led Harding Academy Varsity Wildcats with two hits in two at bats.

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Farmington Lady Cardinals defeat McCrory in Harrison Tournament, Game 1

The Farmington Lady Cardinals claimed a 11-5 victory on Saturday. The Lady Cardinals got on the board in the first inning, when Katie Fleming doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs. Farmington (4-0) tallied three more in the fifth inning. The offensive firepower by FHS was led by Isabella Hulsey and Fleming, driving in runs in the frame.

Kennedy Griggs (4-0) was credited with the victory for the Lady Cards (4-0). The righty went three innings, allowing five runs on five hits, striking out three and walking one. Kamryn Uher threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Megan Schaefer took the loss for McCrory High School.

FHS collected 13 hits. Reese Shirey, Fleming, Mallory Sills, and Hulsey each had multiple hits for the Lady Cardinals. Shirey went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Farmington in hits. Farmington didn't commit a single error in the field.

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The Farmington Invitational for March 17 and 18 has been cancelled due to forecasted freezing and/or near-freezing temperatures and wind chills both Friday and Saturday.

There is no make-up for this tournament.

We will try again next year. Apologies in advance. Thanks for all you do for the kids and in helping make this a premier event.

Farmington Lady Cardinals over Lincoln Lady Wolves, 10-2 on Wednesday

The Farmington Lady Cardinals opened up scoring in the second inning, when an error scored one run. The Lady Cardinals () pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning. In the third Amia Carr singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run and Isabella Hulsey homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs. The Lady Cardinals collected ten hits. Carr and Reese Shirey each racked up multiple hits. Carr led Farmington with three hits in four at bats.

Kennedy Griggs (3-0) pitched Farmington (3-0) to victory. Griggs allowed three hits and two runs over three innings, striking out one and walking zero. Kamryn Uher worked the final four innings for the save, allowing no runs on one hit, striking out two and walking none. Amber Bryant took the loss for Lincoln, lasting three innings, allowing five runs on five hits, striking out three and walking zero.

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Emmalee Farmer Drives in Seven to Seal Farmington Lady Cardinals's Victory Over Siloam Springs Panthers

Emmalee Farmer drove in seven on two hits to lead the Farmington Lady Cardinals past Siloam Springs 21-3 on Tuesday. Farmer drove in runs on a single in the second and a home run in the second.

Farmington (2-0) secured the victory thanks to 21 runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught came from singles by Farmer, Kyleigh Cook, Skyler Riddle, and Mallory Sills, an error on a ball put in play by Amia Carr, Kennedy Griggs, and Farmer, doubles by Isabella Hulsey and Griggs, a walk by Sills, a triple by Justine Davidson, a sacrifice fly by Davidson, and Farmer’s homer.

The Panthers got things moving in the first inning, when Aspeyn Downing doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run. But the Lady Cardinals pulled away for good in the bottom of the second. Sills drew a walk, scoring one run. Farmer singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs. Cook singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run, and Davidson tripled on a 3-2 count, scoring three runs. Riddle singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one, and Hulsey doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one more. Griggs doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring two. Then Farmer homered on the first pitch of the at bat, driving in three, before Davidson's sac fly scored one Farmington. Two errors scored three more for the Lady Cards. Sills singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run, and another error scored two more for Farmington. The Lady Cardinals totaled ten hits. Farmer and Carr managed multiple hits, each collecting two hits to lead the Lady Cardinals.

Griggs (2-0) earned the win for the Lady Cardinals. The righthander worked three innings, allowing four hits and three runs, striking out two. Hannah Mather took the loss for Siloam Springs, lasting one inning, allowing nine hits and 14 runs while striking out one.

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Carr's Walk-off Picture Perfect Ending in Lady Cardinals' Victory Over Har-Ber Wildcats

The Farmington Lady Cardinals (1-0) took their game in dramatic fashion, thanks to a walk-off single at the end of the game to topple Har-Ber. The game was tied at one with the Lady Cardinals batting in the bottom of the eighth when Amia Carr singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Kennedy Griggs struck out five, while Anniston Reith sat down seven. Farmington knotted the game up at one in the bottom of the seventh inning, when Emmalee Farmer doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, forcing the extra inning.

Griggs (1-0) pitched the Lady Cards to victory, allowing six hits and one run over eight innings, striking out five and walking one. Reith toed the rubber for Har-Ber. She surrendered one run on five hits over seven and two-thirds innings, striking out seven and walking zero.

Carr, Isabella Hulsey (2B), Mallory Sills (2B), Skyler Riddle (2B), and Farmer each managed a hit to lead Farmington. Wildcats racked up six hits in the game. Zyria Palmer and Kylie Burris managed multiple hits for Har-Ber Wildcats 2022 Varsity.

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Farmington Lady Cardinals get season going at Heritage

The Lady Cardinals battled with the Heritage War Eagles on Thursday in an Arkansas Activities Association Benefit scrimmage. The game was tied at five with Heritage War Eagles batting in the bottom of the fourth when Joclyn Stricklin singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs on the way to a 15-8 final tally in 6 innings. Farmington out-hit the Heritage War Eagles 11 to 8.

Kennedy Griggs started in the circle for the Lady Cardinals. The righty pitched effectively, and Cloie Cunningham threw in relief out of the bullpen.

FHS smacked two home runs on the day. Skyler Riddle put one out in the fifth inning. Isabella Hulsey had a dinger in the fourth inning. Riddle, Justine Davidson, Hulsey, and Amia Carr all had multiple hits for Farmington. Carr, Hulsey, Davidson, and Riddle each tallied two hits to lead the Lady Cardinals.

The season officially opens Tuesday as FHS hosts HarBer High at 5:00.

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Booster Club membership: Attaching the form in case someone would like to join the booster club and didn't get a sheet. You can personally join or you can also get any businesses to join if you know of any who would like to sponsor our team. Just send the form and the check with your daughter to practice to give to Coach Shirey, or... you may drop off at the administration office at the school anytime 7:30-3:30. If you or the business would like to have their name on the plaque outside the stadium, please return those forms no later than February 15.

Chair Backs--These seats are first come first serve except for those who had seats last year. If you had seats last year and wish to keep those seats, shoot Mandy an email. If you paid already, thanks a bunch and if not, just send a check with your daughter or drop by the admin office. If you wish to change or not purchase those seats again this year, please let her know as well so she can offer those seats to others.

And of course, we offer a one time $250 scholarship to every senior who graduates from our program. Our only requirement is being enrolled in classes after graduation from high school. Our fundraising/memberships all help fund these scholarships each year.

I'm still working on our concession stand schedule, but once I get the final games entered in, I'll start sending that out to everyone to sign up. Not sure how many shifts we will need covered, but hopefully we will have this out to you guys soon.

Renee will be sending out an email soon as well regarding senior night activities and enlisting the help of some of our parents of the underclassmen. We love celebrating our seniors each year and could use the help from several parents to do this!

Excited for the season to begin and loved meeting all the new faces.

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Thanks and looking forward to a great 2023 Cardinal Softball season!!

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