Softball Recap: Central Catholic Drops Highest Score of Season Against Gabriel Richard

Fighting Irish

Team Score (Highest)

05/08/25 @ Gabriel Richard	20
05/08/25 vs Gabriel Richard	16
04/03/25 vs Notre Dame Academy	14
04/15/25 vs Our Lady of Mercy	11
05/01/25 vs Marian	10

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Central Catholic). They were the clear victors by a 20-1 margin over Gabriel Richard on Thursday. Central Catholic might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.

Maeley Bragg was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lexi Rayfield, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Central Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The win (which was Central Catholic's third in a row) raised their record to 11-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for Gabriel Richard, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.

Central Catholic will square off against Bishop Foley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Gabriel Richard, they will face off against Redford Union at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.