Softball Game Preview: Jones Eagles vs. Rickover Naval Seadragons

For the first time this season, Jones will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Rickover Naval Seadragons at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

Jones is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park. The Eagles put the hurt on the Hawks with a sharp 19-7 win on Tuesday.

Jones let Lucy Paskiewicz and Delaney Trecciu run wild. Paskiewicz went a perfect 5-for-5 with six RBI, four runs, and one triple, while Trecciu scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Amanda Lopez was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Jones was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.

Meanwhile, Rickover Naval was not the first on the board two weeks ago, but they got there more often. They were the clear victors by a 23-8 margin over Schurz. The Seadragons haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.

Jones took their win against Rickover Naval in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 8-0 score. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Seadragons have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.