LIBERTY — The formidable Cornwall Dragons, a Class AA powerhouse, brought their high-powered offense to town this afternoon, handing the Liberty Varsity Softball team a tough 24-1 defeat.

If there was any doubt regarding the outcome of the contest, Cornwall erased it immediately. The Dragons’ bats came alive in the opening frames, exploding for 17 runs across the first two innings to secure a commanding, insurmountable lead early on.

Cornwall’s relentless offensive attack produced 23 hits on the day, orchestrated by a balanced lineup where all ten starters finished with at least one hit and one run scored. Eight different hitters recorded at least one run driven in, but it was Alana Hayes who stole the spotlight for the Dragons. Hayes was spectacular at the plate, blasting a home run and a triple, crossing the plate three times, and driving in six runs.

Despite facing the heavily favored Class AA program, the Redhawks refused to let the formidable deficit completely quiet their bats. Giuliana Wagner continued to be a bright spot for the Liberty offense, finishing the day 1-for-2 and scoring the team’s lone run. Arianna Wilson also put together a strong performance at the plate, reaching base twice by drawing a disciplined walk and crushing a booming double to right center field.

The road ahead does not get any easier for the varsity squad. Liberty will look to bounce back quickly as they prepare to face another tough foe, traveling to Chester this week for their final road game of the season.