Softball Recap: Fisher Catholic extends home winning streak to nine

By Team Reports Apr 26, 2024, 2:11am

Softball Recap: Fisher Catholic Irish vs. Harvest Prep Warriors

Fisher Catholic came tearing into Thursday's contest with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Harvest Prep Warriors as they made off with a 12-2 win. Considering Fisher Catholic has won ten matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Olivia Haynes spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Fisher Catholic got a big performance out of Jayda Dixon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.

Fisher Catholic pushed their record up to 14-2 with that victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Harvest Prep, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-12.

Fisher Catholic will head out on the road to take on Fairfield Christian Academy at 5:15 a.m. on Friday. Fisher Catholic is facing Fairfield Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Fairfield Christian Academy is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Harvest Prep, they will head out on the road to challenge Mansfield Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

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