Softball Recap: Elmira Has No Trouble Against Owego Free Academy

Express

Margin (Wins)

04/26/25 @ Waverly	15
04/01/25 vs Johnson City	14
04/24/25 @ Windsor Central	11
04/23/25 vs Varsity Opponent	7
05/02/25 vs Owego Free Academy	6

Elmira's hitters rose to the challenge against a River Hawks pitching crew that boasted an average of only four runs allowed on Friday. The Express were the clear victors by a 12-6 margin over the Owego Free Academy River Hawks. Considering the Express have won five games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Ava Cornacchio made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Cornacchio was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.

In other batting news, Addison Taft was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Madelynn Cavalier also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.

Elmira always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Owego Free Academy only posted an OBP of .290.

Elmira's record is now 5-6. As for Owego Free Academy, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elmira will square off against Corning-Painted Post at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Express' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Owego Free Academy, they will take on Waverly at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.