Softball Game Preview: Dublin Jerome Celtics vs. Pickerington North Panthers

The Dublin Jerome Celtics will head out on the road to challenge the Pickerington North Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Dublin Jerome proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by 12) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Grove City Christian, sneaking past 8-7.

Marley Muhn (2028)

Stolen Base (Career)

05/08/26 vs Grove City Christian	5
05/02/26 vs New Albany	2
04/02/25 @ Olentangy Orange	2
05/06/26 vs Bishop Ready	1
04/06/26 vs Marysville	1

Marley Muhn (2028) was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brooke Herron (2026), who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.

Dublin Jerome hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive matchups.

Pickerington North came out on top against Dublin Coffman on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fourth inning. The Panthers walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Rocks.

ELLA HOWE spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits.

At the plate, Pickerington North let BRI ENGEL and MAKENNA HARTLEY run wild. ENGEL went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double, while HARTLEY went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of KAYLANI MEADOWS, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.

Dublin Jerome's record is now 5-12. As for Pickerington North, their record now sits at 11-12-1.

Dublin Jerome might still be hurting after the 9-1 defeat they got from Pickerington North in their previous matchup back in March of 2016. Can the Celtics avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.