Softball Recap: Hanson Memorial Takes a Loss

After flying high against Westgate last Wednesday, Hanson Memorial came back down to earth. The Hanson Memorial Tigers lost 16-5 to Ascension Christian on Thursday.

Amelia Reynolds and Emma Pitre did some serious damage despite the final result: Reynolds went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double, while Pitre scored a run while going 2-for-3. That double marked the first that Reynolds hit this season. Camren Rochel was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

Even though they lost, Hanson Memorial was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .345 or higher in eight consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Hanson Memorial now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Ascension Christian, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers take on the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ascension Christian, they will take on South Lafourche at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ascension Christian is facing South Lafourche at the right time seeing as South Lafourche is stuck on a five-game losing streak.