Softball Game Recap: Harpeth Hall Honeybears vs. Pope John Paul II Knights

By Team Reports Apr 15, 2024, 12:16pm

Softball Recap: Harpeth Hall Honeybears vs. Pope John Paul II Knights

Harpeth Hall was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 14-4 loss at the hands of the Pope John Paul II Knights. That's two games in a row now that Harpeth Hall has lost by exactly ten runs.

For Pope John Paul II's part, Carmen Shick made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Shick has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Shick was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.

In other batting news, Kennedy Holley was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Taniya Britt, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Harpeth Hall's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Pope John Paul II, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-4.

Harpeth Hall will take on Christ Presbyterian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Pope John Paul II, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

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