Softball Game Preview: Duchesne/Roncalli vs. Hastings Tigers

Duchesne/Roncalli will take on the Hastings Tigers in a tournament on Saturday. Duchesne/Roncalli is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.

Duchesne/Roncalli blew Gross Catholic out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Gross Catholic got their revenge. Duchesne/Roncalli fell just short of Gross Catholic by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Duchesne/Roncalli has suffered since September 10, 2024.

Myla Downing made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. Bella Evans was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.

Meanwhile, Hastings faced Blair in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Tigers lost 14-5 to the Bears. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Tigers, who until this contest were averaging 3.17 runs allowed.

Hastings saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was BROOKE OCHSNER, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Another was PYPER WITTE, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

Hastings' loss dropped their record down to 17-6. As for Duchesne/Roncalli, they now have a losing record of 9-10.

Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Duchesne/Roncalli hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .382. However, it's not like Hastings struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.