Softball Recap: Make It 11 in a Row for Harbor Creek

Huskies

Previous Games

05/13/25 @ Fort LeBoeuf	14-2
05/08/25 vs Meadville	12-3
05/07/25 @ Warren	14-0
05/06/25 @ General McLane	13-3
05/01/25 vs Erie	10-0
+ 6 more games

Harbor Creek extended their winning streak to 11 on Tuesday, bumping their season record up to 14-4 in the process. They put the hurt on the Fort LeBoeuf Bison with a sharp 14-2 win. Considering the Huskies have won 11 games by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Addison Lucas made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Brooklynn Cipalla was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Kaitlin Hiltabidel was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.

Harbor Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 12-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

As for Fort LeBoeuf, their loss ended a 13-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 15-3. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this contest were averaging 2.72 runs allowed.

On Fort LeBoeuf's side, Ibree Rodgers was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run.

Looking ahead, Harbor Creek will take on Sharpsville at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Huskies have won seven straight at home, while the Blue Devils won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Fort LeBoeuf does not have any more games scheduled as of now.