Softball Game Preview: Doane Academy vs. Pemberton Hornets

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Previous Games

05/13/24 - Home	14-0 W
05/13/24 - Away	15-0 W
05/10/24 - Home	15-0 W
05/15/23 - Home	10-0 W
04/24/23 - Away	13-1 W
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Doane Academy has gone 6-1 against Pemberton recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. Doane Academy will host Pemberton at 3:45 p.m. Doane Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.

Doane Academy is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Westampton Tech just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Wednesday. They lost 23-6 to the Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Doane Academy has suffered since May 20, 2024.

Hannah Gusrang was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Katie MacLaren, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.

Pemberton came out on top against Pennsauken Tech last Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Hornets had just enough and edged out Pennsauken Tech 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hornets have posted since May 14, 2024.

Pemberton's victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7. As for Doane Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 7-2.

Doane Academy took their win against Pemberton in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 14-0 score. Will Doane Academy repeat their success, or does Pemberton has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.