Softball Recap: Utica Has No Trouble Against Newark Catholic

Utica barely beat Newark Catholic the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Redskins put the hurt on the Green Wave with a sharp 11-4 win on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Redskins have posted against the Green Wave since April 25, 2022.

Kiersten Hull made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Kenzie Fletcher

Stolen Base (Career)

05/12/25 @ Newark Catholic	3
04/22/25 @ Grove City Christian	2
04/24/25 vs Newark Catholic	1
04/16/25 @ Licking Heights	1
04/11/25 @ Johnstown-Monroe	1

In other batting news, Utica let Kaitlin Evans and Kenzie Fletcher run wild. Evans got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs, while Fletcher went 1-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Fletcher a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Meyers, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Utica was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .440. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Newark Catholic only posted a batting average of .304.

Utica's win bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Newark Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.

Utica will square off against Centerburg at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Newark Catholic, they will face off against Liberty Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.5 runs per game on average), something the Green Wave will no doubt try to take advantage of.