The Monsignor McClancy Crusaders will square off against the Cardinal Spellman Pilots at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
On Wednesday, Monsignor McClancy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 victory over St. Francis Prep.
Rosalie Destefano
| 04/30/25 @ St. Francis Prep | 8 |
| 04/11/25 @ Cardinal Spellman | 5 |
| 04/02/25 @ Mary Louis Academy | 6 |
| 04/01/25 vs Kennedy Catholic | 6 |
| 03/25/25 vs Maria Regina | 5 |
Rosalie Destefano was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Monsignor McClancy got a big performance out of Alison Toribio, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that Toribio has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Kaiya Sciacco, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Monsignor McClancy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .537. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three match, Cardinal Spellman brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Maria Regina 11-10. The victory was some much needed relief for the Pilots as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Danielle Sanchez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Camila Uribe was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Victoria Sanchez was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Monsignor McClancy pushed their record up to 5-4 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Cardinal Spellman, they picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 2-8.
Everything went Monsignor McClancy's way against Cardinal Spellman when the teams last played back in April, as Monsignor McClancy made off with a 15-5 victory. Will the Crusaders repeat their success, or do the Pilots have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
