Softball Recap: Elyria Catholic Starts Season with Victory at Home

Elyria Catholic took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Monday. Everything went their way against the Avon Lake Shoremen as Elyria Catholic made off with a 13-3 victory.

Lillian Ciryak

Hits (Career)

03/24/25 vs Avon Lake	4
05/08/24 vs Margaretta	3
04/20/24 @ Westlake	3
03/28/24 @ Mapleton	3
05/14/24 vs Springfield	2

Lillian Ciryak and Nadia Pagan did most of the damage at the plate: Ciryak went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs, while Pagan scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those four hits gave Ciryak a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hannah Brooks, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Elyria Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Avon Lake only posted an OBP of .381.

Elyria Catholic didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 14-3 win against Midview on the 25th. As for Avon Lake, they have also already played their next game, an 11-1 victory against North Olmsted on the 25th.