The Fairfield Lions invaded the home of the Ripley Blue Jays Friday night and left with five runs on 10 hits to seal a Southern Hills League victory, 5-3 over their league rival.

The Fairfield Lions invaded the home of the Ripley Blue Jays Friday night and left with five runs on 10 hits to seal a Southern Hills League victory, 5-3 over their league rival.

The Fairfield Lady Lions pounded out 12 hits, seven for extra bases, as they defeated the Ripley Lady Blue Jays, 13-1 in a Southern Hills League game in Ripley.

The hot start by the Fairfield Lady Lions was turned up to an even higher level Tuesday as junior pitcher Lauren Larrick pitched a no-hitter against the North Adams Lady Green Devils. Not only did Larrick hold NA hitless on the day, but FHS continued to swing hot bats, collecting a season-high 19 hits, six for extra bases, en route to a 16-1 victory over NA at Fairfield High School, though FHS was the away team due to field conditions at North Adams.

The hot start by the Fairfield Lady Lions was turned up to an even higher level Tuesday as junior pitcher Lauren Larrick pitched a no-hitter against the North Adams Lady Green Devils. Not only did Larrick hold NA hitless on the day, but FHS continued to swing hot bats, collecting a season-high 19 hits, six for extra bases, en route to a 16-1 victory over NA at Fairfield High School, though FHS was the away team due to field conditions at North Adams.

Though the Fairfield Lions were the away team of their own field, that didn't matter to Fairfield senior pitcher Nathaniel Miller, who tossed a five-inning complete game no-hitter against the North Adams Green Devils, Tuesday.

Though the Fairfield Lions were the away team of their own field, that didn't matter to Fairfield senior pitcher Nathaniel Miller, who tossed a five-inning complete game no-hitter against the North Adams Green Devils, Tuesday.

Even though the original start time was pushed back, and the Fairfield Lady Lions played on their second field, they overcame the elements for the fourth straight win to start the season.

Even though the original start time was pushed back, and the Fairfield Lady Lions played on their second field, they overcame the elements for the fourth straight win to start the season.

It was a perfect day for Fairfield's Taylor Cox in JV play when he stepped on the mound against the Fayetteville Rockets.

What a wild week it has been. From covering games wearing four layers of clothing, watching the Reds win in walk-off fashion to open the season or covering a softball game on a Saturday, the first week of spring sports has been interesting, to say the least.

A three-run third inning by the Fayetteville Rockets proved to be just enough to overtake the Fairfield Lions, Thursday at Fayetteville High School. The Lions' four hits and one run weren't enough to catch up with their Southern Hills League rival, falling in their league matchup, 3-1.

A three-run third inning by the Fayetteville Rockets proved to be just enough to overtake the Fairfield Lions, Thursday at Fayetteville High School. The Lions' four hits and one run weren't enough to catch up with their Southern Hills League rival, falling in their league matchup, 3-1.

The Fairfield Lady Lions defeated the much-improved Fayetteville Lady Rockets, 9-4 in a Southern Hills League game played Thursday in Fayetteville.

The Fairfield Lady Lions shutout the Whiteoak Lady Wildcats 7-0 to open the 2011 Southern Hills League season, Tuesday.