Softball Recap: New Life Academy triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Ashlyn Croon

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 4:48pm

Softball Recap: New Life Academy Eagles vs. St. Croix Prep Lions

New Life Academy had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the St. Croix Prep Lions 8-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as New Life Academy also won the last time the pair played back in April.

Ashlyn Croon made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Croon has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. Croon was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.

In other batting news, Sadie Button was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Claira Sanders, who scored two runs and stole two bases.

New Life Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for St. Croix Prep, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-11.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Life Academy will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Concordia Academy at 4:30 p.m. As for St. Croix Prep, they will challenge Cristo Rey Jesuit at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

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