Softball Recap: Conard's Luck Takes a Turn for the Worse on Friday

Red Wolves

Previous 5 Games

04/25/25 vs Edwin O. Smith	1-8
04/23/25 vs Maloney	10-4
04/21/25 vs East Catholic	17-4
04/17/25 vs South Windsor	16-4
04/16/25 @ Windsor	6-4

Conard dropped their record down to 7-2 on Friday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Edwin O. Smith Panthers, falling 8-1. The match marked the Red Wolves' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

As for Edwin O. Smith, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games.

For Edwin O. Smith's part, Olivia Lipps spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. Lipps has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Rachael Morales was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Brynn Cartier was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Conard will face off against Middletown at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Edwin O. Smith, they will venture away from home to face off against Bristol Central at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.