Softball Preview: Jefferson Area Falcons vs. Geneva Eagles
The Jefferson Area Falcons will head out on the road to take on the Geneva Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Jefferson Area is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Jefferson Area can't be too worried about heading out to take on Geneva: they just beat Perry at home, who had been dominant on their own field up to that point. Jefferson Area had just enough and edged Perry out 8-6. The win was a breath of fresh air for Jefferson Area as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jefferson Area let Gabby Barress and Mia Contenza loose on the outfield. Barress scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Contenza scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Rylee DeMattia, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Geneva gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They blew past Conneaut 13-3.
Caidyn Siegel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Siegel was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Savanna Burton, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played. Kailyn Cerjan was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Jefferson Area's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-7. As for Geneva, their record is now 5-8.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Jefferson Area hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .340. However, it's not like Geneva struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jefferson Area beat Geneva 5-2 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Does Jefferson Area have another victory up their sleeve, or will Geneva turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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