Little Ferry, NJ - The Golden Falcons seized an early lead and held off Georgian Court to secure a 3-1 victory in game one. Despite their dominant performance in the opener, the Falcons struggled in game two, falling behind early and unable to mount a successful comeback, ultimately suffering an 11-6 defeat.
Game One
The Golden Falcons secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Georgian Court in game one, capitalizing on a strong third inning and a dominant pitching performance. Felician struck early, plating all three of their runs in the third frame, while their defense and pitching kept the Lions at bay until the seventh inning, where they allowed just one run. Riley Williams was exceptional on the mound, delivering a complete-game performance. She struck out eight batters, allowed only one run, and did not surrender a hit through the first three innings. Williams demonstrated impeccable control, not allowing a single walk or hit batter throughout the game. At the plate, the Golden Falcons showcased their offensive depth. Layla Albarran went 2-for-3, including a double and an RBI, while Kailey Alas also contributed with a 2-for-3 performance. Sadie Kittoe reached base in all three of her plate appearances, going 2-for-2 with a run scored and a walk. Mikayla Brown added to the offensive effort, finishing 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. As a team, Felician recorded eight base hits and displayed impressive discipline at the plate, striking out just once in the entire game. Defensively, the Golden Falcons were sharp, recording twenty-one putouts and eleven assists, ensuring their early lead held firm until the final out.
Game Two
In game two, the Golden Falcons were unable to replicate their dominant performance from the first game, falling behind early and ultimately suffering an 11-6 defeat. Despite taking an initial lead by capitalizing on a throwing error by the opposing pitcher, Felician struggled to contain Georgian Court's offense, surrendering a big inning in the second that proved too difficult to overcome. The Golden Falcons attempted to chip away at the deficit, scoring runs in the third and sixth innings, but their comeback efforts fell short. The pitching staff faced challenges throughout the game, allowing eleven runs—though only three were earned—while giving up eleven hits and striking out seven batters. Offensively, Felician tallied seven hits, including two for extra bases. Sara Torres contributed with a 1-for-4 performance, driving in two runs. Sadie Kittoe reached base twice, going 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk. Mikayla Brown also made an impact, finishing 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a run scored, and a walk. Kimberly Torres, would also find success at the plate going 1-for-3 in game two, driving in a run during the sixth inning. Despite the setback, the Golden Falcons showed patience at the plate, drawing four walks. In the field, they recorded tweny-one putouts and nine assists.
