Softball Recap: Kane falls to DuBois Central Catholic in first game of season

By Team Reports Apr 10, 2024, 10:27pm

Softball Recap: Kane Wolves vs. DuBois Central Catholic Cardinals

Kane couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 20-0 walloping at the hands of the DuBois Central Catholic Cardinals on Tuesday. The defeat means Kane is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.

For DuBois Central Catholic's part, Melia Mitskavich made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Mitskavich was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.

In other batting news, Lydia Morgan and Kali Franklin did most of the damage at the plate: Morgan went 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Franklin scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lauren Davidson, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.

The win was the third in a row for DuBois Central Catholic, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.

Kane didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 17-11 victory vs. Brockway on the 10th. DuBois Central Catholic has also already played their next game, a 3-1 win against Elk County Catholic on the 10th.

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