Softball Recap: Parish Hill Find Success

Parish Hill's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Academy of International Studies Dragons by a score of 11-6. The Pirates have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Dragons, too.

Julie Millerd

Runs Batted In

04/24/26 @ Academy of International Studies	5
04/22/26 vs Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy	2
04/06/26 @ Weaver	2
05/21/25 @ Academy of Science and Innovation	3
05/20/25 vs Wheeler	2
+ 4 more games

Julie Millerd was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025.

In other batting news, Parish Hill got a massive performance out of Allison Butts, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Butts has been hot recently, having posted three or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Eva Donnelly-Hardisty, who went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases and three runs.

Parish Hill's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Academy of International Studies, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-2.

Looking ahead, Parish Hill will look to defend their home field on Monday against Academy of Aerospace and Engineering at 3:45 p.m. The Jets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.33 runs per game on average), something the Pirates will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Academy of International Studies, they will head out on the road to challenge Cheney Tech at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.