Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Pine Lake Prep

Pine Lake Prep had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 7-2 win over the North Stanly Comets on Friday. The victory was familiar territory for the Pride, who have now won three contests in a row.

Emery Jensen

Batters Struck Out

05/08/26 vs North Stanly	16
04/30/26 vs Lake Norman Charter	18
04/22/26 @ Maiden	14
04/20/26 vs Greater Cabarrus Athletic Association	16
04/15/26 vs Union Academy	20
+ 8 more games

Emery Jensen was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.

In other batting news, Brynn Lehnerer was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Emma Rette, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Pine Lake Prep's win bumped their record up to 15-3. As for North Stanly, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-14.

As of now, neither Pine Lake Prep nor the Comets have any future games scheduled.