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South Rowan softball dominates East Rowan in SPC matchup
Sophomore stars Remi Hagerty and Cressley Patterson lead South Rowan to a decisive 10-1 victory over rival East Rowan.
Mar. 25, 2026 at 4:20am
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The South Rowan High School softball team continued its strong start to the season with a 10-1 victory over East Rowan on Tuesday. Sophomore pitcher Remi Hagerty allowed just two hits and struck out five, while sophomore slugger Cressley Patterson hit two home runs to power the Raiders' offense. South Rowan scored six runs in the second inning to take control of the game early.
Why it matters
This win reinforces South Rowan's status as the team to beat in the South Piedmont Conference this season. The Raiders have gotten off to an 8-1 start and 5-0 in conference play, led by their talented sophomore duo of Hagerty and Patterson. East Rowan and West Rowan have traditionally been the powers in the SPC, but this result suggests South Rowan may be poised to end that streak.
The details
Sophomore left-hander Remi Hagerty was dominant in the circle for South Rowan, allowing just two hits and striking out five East Rowan batters. Sophomore Cressley Patterson provided the offensive fireworks, hitting two home runs including a two-run shot in the six-run second inning that broke the game open. South Rowan finished with 13 hits on the night, with seniors Danica Krieg and Avery Fisher also contributing two hits each.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.
- South Rowan scored six runs in the second inning to take control of the game.
The players
Remi Hagerty
A sophomore left-handed pitcher for South Rowan High School who allowed just two hits and struck out five batters in the win.
Cressley Patterson
A sophomore slugger for South Rowan High School who hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the six-run second inning, to power the Raiders' offense.
Ava Alderman
The only East Rowan player to record a hit, scoring the Mustangs' lone run in the third inning.
Shane Stewart
The head coach of the South Rowan High School softball team.
Lily Klutz
A senior standout for the East Rowan softball team.
What they’re saying
“Remi didn't walk anybody and not giving away free base runners is always the biggest key for a pitcher.”
— Shane Stewart, South Rowan head coach
“We're not where we want to be yet. We've still got things to work out. We're still trying to figure out what our best defensive alignment is. But Remi is pitching really well and we're swinging the bats up and down the lineup.”
— Shane Stewart, South Rowan head coach
What’s next
South Rowan will host West Rowan, another top contender in the South Piedmont Conference, on Friday in a marquee matchup.
The takeaway
South Rowan's dominant win over rival East Rowan, led by the standout performances of sophomores Remi Hagerty and Cressley Patterson, solidifies the Raiders as the team to beat in the South Piedmont Conference this season.
