Softball Recap: Quaker Valley Takes a Loss

Quaker Valley extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-7 in the process. They came up short against the Hopewell Vikings, falling 10-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-4 two weeks ago.

Bella Jarrett was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.

As for Hopewell, the victory got them back to even at 7-7. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.

On Hopewell's side, Alana Covalt made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Covalt has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kara Barkovich, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Tallulah Showrank was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, one triple, and two RBI.

Looking ahead, Quaker Valley will welcome Sewickley Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Sewickley Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Quaker Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hopewell, they will head out on the road to challenge Ellwood City at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolverine have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.