Softball Recap: Academy of the Holy Names Wins Going Away Against Shorecrest Prep

Jaguars

Margin

04/17/25 vs Shorecrest Prep	11
03/26/25 vs Osceola	10
03/11/25 vs Clearwater Central Catholic	10
02/27/25 vs Robinson	10
03/08/25 vs Sickles	7

Academy of the Holy Names won the last time they faced Shorecrest Prep and things went their way on Thursday too. The Jaguars blew past the Chargers 12-1. That looming 12-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Jaguars yet this season.

Taylor Williams was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Williams was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.

In other batting news, Academy of the Holy Names let Kacey Scott and Elise McQuiston run wild. Scott went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while McQuiston went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI McQuiston has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Faith DeRing, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.

The win made it two in a row for Academy of the Holy Names and bumps their season record up to 8-9. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Shorecrest Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-5 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Academy of the Holy Names will welcome Tampa Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Jaguars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Shorecrest Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northside Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Chargers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 11.5 runs per game this season.