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South Laurel Today
By the People, for the People
South Laurel Lady Cardinals fall to Franklin in early deficit
Franklin scored 8 runs in the first 2 innings to defeat the Lady Cardinals 8-2
Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:51am
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The South Laurel Lady Cardinals were unable to overcome an early 8-run deficit, as the Franklin team scored heavily in the first two innings to defeat them 8-2 on Wednesday.
Why it matters
This loss is a setback for the South Laurel Lady Cardinals, who were hoping to build momentum after a strong start to the season. The early deficit proved too much to overcome, highlighting the importance of starting games strong in high school softball.
The details
Franklin scored 4 runs in the 1st inning and another 4 runs in the 2nd inning to jump out to an 8-0 lead. South Laurel was unable to match that early offensive output, only managing to score 2 runs over the course of the game.
- The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
The players
South Laurel Lady Cardinals
The high school softball team from South Laurel, Maryland.
Franklin
The opposing high school softball team that defeated South Laurel.
What’s next
The Lady Cardinals will look to bounce back in their next game against rival Laurel High on Friday.
The takeaway
This early season loss serves as a wake-up call for the South Laurel Lady Cardinals, who will need to shore up their defense and find more consistent offense if they hope to compete for a conference championship this year.
