Softball Recap: The Academy of the Holy Cross Tartans vs. St. John's Cadets
Sadly, The Academy of the Holy Cross is still looking for their first win of the season after four games. Their tough 25-0 defeat to the St. John's Cadets on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to The Academy of the Holy Cross of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For St. John's part, Laureen Willenbucher: and Charlotte Lacey were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Willenbucher: tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Lacey tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Willenbucher: scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances, while Lacey scored three runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, St. John's let Devyn Johnson and Yasmine Burrell loose on the outfield. Johnson fired off two home runs and eight RBI while going 4-for-6, while Burrell scored four runs and stole six bases while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Cameran Corbett, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
The Academy of the Holy Cross' defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for St. John's, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. The Academy of the Holy Cross will take on St. Mary's Ryken at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Mary's Ryken will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something The Academy of the Holy Cross surely won't give up without a fight. As for St. John's, they will be playing at home against Bishop O'Connell at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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