Softball Recap: Greenfield-Central has no trouble against New Castle

By Team Reports May 4, 2024, 12:17pm

Softball Recap: Greenfield-Central Cougars vs. New Castle Trojans

Greenfield-Central put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Saturday. They blew past the New Castle Trojans 10-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Greenfield-Central considering their two-run performance the contest before.

Addi Heacox spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks.

At the plate, Savvanna Riall was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. LeiLeanna Faitele was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.

On New Castle's side, Artaysha Thompson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run.

Greenfield-Central's victory bumped their record up to 10-6. As for New Castle, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-13.

Greenfield-Central will head out on the road to face off against Pendleton Heights at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pendleton Heights is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for New Castle, they will be playing at home against Jay County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.

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