Softball Recap: Hightstown Triumphs

Hightstown lost to Allentown back in April, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Rams came out on top against the Redbirds by a score of 5-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rams.

Kady Olsen made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-3. What's more, she posted two runs, the most she's had since back in April.

Olsen wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Pignatello, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.

Hightstown lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Hightstown's record now sits at 12-6. As for Allentown, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-9.

Looking ahead, Hightstown will look to defend their home field on Friday against Ewing at 4:15 p.m. As for Allentown, they will welcome Jackson Memorial at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.