In a nail-biting 13-inning clash, No. 5 West Stokes edged No. 9 Forbush 4-3, thanks to Chloe Paitsel's RBI single that clinched at least a share of the Northwest 3A/4A Conference championship. The game, lasting over three hours, featured Rylee Tedder's stellar performance on the mound, where she allowed three runs and struck out eight batters. West Stokes opened strong but Forbush fought back, tying the game before both teams entered a fierce pitching duel that showcased dominant complete games from both Tedder and Forbush鈥檚 Mallory Cockrell.

By the Numbers
  • Rylee Tedder pitched a complete 13 innings, allowing 3 runs on 11 hits and striking out 8.
  • West Stokes had a total of 16 hits, while Forbush recorded 11 hits during the game.
State of Play
  • West Stokes improved to 15-4 overall and remains unbeaten in conference play at 8-0.
  • Forbush's record now stands at 12-5 with a 5-2 conference mark.
What's Next

West Stokes aims to secure outright conference superiority over the remaining two games of the season, starting with a Senior Night matchup against Surry Central on April 21, followed by a game against North Surry on April 24.

Bottom Line

West Stokes has positioned itself well for a championship, demonstrating resilience and strong pitching, but needs to maintain focus in its final games to secure complete dominance in the conference.