Softball Recap: Langley Makes It Three in a Row at Home

On Tuesday Langley's undefeated season almost came to an end. They never let the Herndon Hornets get on the board and left with a 1-0 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Saxons have posted against the Hornets since April 27, 2022.

Norah Jacques

Batters Struck Out

03/25/25 vs Herndon	18
03/19/25 @ Riverside	17
03/17/25 vs Paul VI	14
03/13/25 @ Hayfield	8
03/11/25 vs Oakton	6
+ 7 more games

Norah Jacques was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.

Jacques wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caitlin Hohenthaner, who went 2-for-3 with one double. That's the most hits Hohenthaner has posted since back in April of 2024.

Langley's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Herndon, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Langley will square off against Westfield at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Herndon, they will challenge Wakefield at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Wakefield will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Herndon surely won't give up without a fight.