Fulton County Ohio Media

Here is a Public Service Announcement for anyone attending a Swanton Lady Bulldogs’ home game at Harding Field in Memorial Park.  DO NOT park behind the fence in left or left-center field.  If you choose not to heed this warning, make sure your auto insurance covers broken windshields.  The batting lineup of the 2025 Lady Bulldogs has been smashing team records for home runs all season as well as a couple of car windows along the way.

In the first home game of the season, freshman Cara Ludlow clubbed two round trippers and Gabbie Orner also took one deep in what was, basically, a preview of coming attractions.  And since that day, the big hits just keep on coming.  When Carli Lagrange hit her fourth dinger of the year against Ottawa Hills, a grand slam by the way, she tied the school record for most home runs in a single season.  In other games along the way, Jordyn Ramirez and Alexa Faber joined the HR Club.

On Saturday, despite a double header home loss to the Edgerton Lady Bulldogs, several more Swanton softball home run records fell, led by Alexa Faber.  The junior shortstop crushed two home runs in the first game, including a grand slam and her third of the day in game two.  The three blasts gave Alexa 10 for her career, eclipsing the previous record of eight.   “It’s really exciting.  I didn’t expect to set the record this early in my career,” said a very humble Alexa.  Her offensive explosion also saw her set Swanton career record for Runs Batted In (RBI) and walks.  “Lex is just a machine. She puts her head down and grinds, and isn’t looking to chase records. Her hard work shows, and I’m just so proud that she gets the recognition for it,” said Swanton’s Head Coach, Lauren Yoder.

Orner launched her second big fly of the season in the first game and by the end of the afternoon, the Swanton juggernaut batting order had broken the team’s single season home run record of 13 with a now running total of 16.  “It’s crazy that we have more home runs this year than we’ve ever had in the past,” commented Alexa on her team’s power surge this season.  “I’ve never been on a team that had a variety of players hitting like this.”

“I’m really proud of how well this group is hitting the ball. We have multiple girls in the running to claim the season home run record with Alexa Faber, Carli LaGrange, and Jordyn Ramirez, all three of our juniors,” pointed out Coach Yoder.  “This group is the best hitting team overall that I’ve ever had, and when they swing with confidence, it’s really a fun time to watch this lineup.”

The Lady Bulldogs have five remaining games scheduled before the OHSAA playoffs begin, giving them many more opportunities to push the home run record, setting bars even higher.  Their record on the season is 8-10, but they are 3-1 in the NWOAL and are still in contention for the league title.  Swanton will play league foes Bryan on Monday and Wauseon on Thursday, both at home.  Come out and watch this power-driven team battle for a championship.  Just be careful where you park.

Photo #1: Coach Lauren’s Longballers

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