Softball Recap: Continental Triumphs

Continental won the last time they faced Lima Central Catholic and things went their way on Monday too. The Pirates narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Thunderbirds 6-5.

Gracie Homier

Batters Struck Out

04/07/25 vs Lima Central Catholic	10
04/04/25 vs Tinora	14
04/03/25 vs Antwerp	9
04/01/25 vs Pandora-Gilboa	14
03/29/25 @ Paulding	7
03/27/25 vs Allen East	13

Gracie Homier made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.

In other batting news, Maeci Dockery was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season. Cassie Pier was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one RBI.

The victory got Continental back to even at 3-3. As for Lima Central Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Looking ahead, Continental will head out to face off against Ottoville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pirates are facing the Big Green at the right time seeing as the Big Green are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Lima Central Catholic, they will square off against Pandora-Gilboa at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.