Softball Recap: North East Sets Scoring Season-High Against Girard

North East had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Girard Yellowjackets 11-1 on Wednesday. The Grape Pickers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Sydney Wittman

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/07/25 @ Girard	4
05/06/24 vs General McLane	3
04/08/25 vs Conneaut Area	2
05/01/24 @ General McLane	2
05/02/25 @ Erie	1

Sydney Wittman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Maisy Post was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexa Forsythe, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

North East picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-10. As for Girard, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North East will venture away from home to challenge Cathedral Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Girard, they will head out to take on Fairview at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Yellowjackets surely won't give up without a fight.