A Magnolia player is safe at home.

In their first ever game, the New Martinsville Eagles lost to the 2025 TCMS Knights 6-4 on Thursday, March 27, even though they once led by four runs. Eagles coach Jason Stoneking said, “I got the idea to start a middle school team to provide a feeder program for the high school. I ran the idea past a few people, got it approved and soon it became a reality.”

“We started out really well on Thursday but in the last inning we struggled some. That is to be expected for a first year team. We have some games coming up that we can win. I am proud of the way all the girls played, hopefully we’ll get a win tomorrow evening.”

The New Martinsville Eagles jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Kenleigh Robinson singled, scoring one run, Katelynn Preston drew a walk, scoring one run, and Aubrey Suter singled, scoring two runs.

2025 TCMS Knights flipped the game on its head in the top of the seventh, scoring five runs on five hits to take the lead, 6-4. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Arianna Henthorn that drove in two.

Arah Stoneking started the game for the New Martinsville Eagles. The starter gave up 10 hits and six runs (five earned) over seven innings, striking out nine and walking four. Tempie Legg started the game for 2025 TCMS Knights. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and four runs over four and one-third innings, striking out 10 and walking five.

Suter went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Robinson led the New Martinsville Eagles with two hits in two at bats. Robinson led the New Martinsville Eagles with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing five walks for the game. Adilynn Meyer and Robinson each stole multiple bases for the New Martinsville Eagles. The New Martinsville Eagles stole six bases in the game. The New Martinsville Eagles turned two double plays in the game.

2025 TCMS Knights piled up 10 hits in the game. Gracie Watson and Stevie Torman each collected two hits for 2025 TCMS Knights. Henthorn led the 2025 TCMS Knights with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Henthorn stole two bases. 2025 TCMS Knights stole six bases in the game. 2025 TCMS Knights turned one double play in the game. 2025 TCMS Knights didn’t commit a single error in the field. Watson had the most chances in the field with 13.

The New Martinsville Eagles welcome Ritchie County Blazers on Thursday for their next home game.