Softball Recap: Jersey Wins Going Away Against Collinsville

Panthers

Margin

05/10/25 vs Collinsville	13
05/09/25 @ Marquette Catholic	12
03/24/25 vs Greenfield/Northwestern	8
04/09/25 @ Litchfield	2
04/16/25 vs Highland	1

Jersey had lost three games at home, but after bumping their record up to 7-11-1 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Collinsville Kahoks a 13-0 shutout. That looming 13-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.

Anna Kribs and Maleah Derrick did most of the damage at the plate: Kribs went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run, while Derrick went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Derrick has posted since back in May of 2024. Holly Brainerd was another key player, earning one RBI and three runs.

Jersey always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

As for Collinsville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, their shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

On Collinsville's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brittany Sarginson, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jersey will venture away from home to face off against Highland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Collinsville, they are taking a road trip to take on East St. Louis at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Flyers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.57 runs per game on average), something the Kahoks will no doubt try to take advantage of.