Softball Recap: Bishop Conaty-Loretto's Loss Ends Three-Game Winning Streak on the Road

Bishop Conaty-Loretto dropped their record down to 11-9 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rio Hondo Prep Kares. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing 15-5 to the Kares when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Jaslyn Sigaran put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Sigaran wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Giselle Garcia, who went 2-for-3 with one run.

As for Rio Hondo Prep, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games.

Like Bishop Conaty-Loretto, Rio Hondo Prep also got a great game from a two-way player: RYEN COVEY. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, COVEY posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on TARA RILEY, who went 1-for-4 with one home run. BELLA FAIRLEY was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop Conaty-Loretto will welcome Mary Star of the Sea at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. The Stars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.8 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Rio Hondo Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against La Quinta at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. The Kares' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Aztecs have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season.