Softball Recap: South Allegheny's Winning Streak Snapped at Nine Games

Gladiators

Previous 5 Games

05/01/25 @ Keystone Oaks	3-5
04/28/25 vs Apollo Ridge	13-2
04/23/25 vs Springdale	16-0
04/22/25 vs Northgate	14-1
04/17/25 @ Northgate	13-0

South Allegheny blew Keystone Oaks out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Keystone Oaks got their revenge. The Gladiators fell just short of the Golden Eagles by a score of 5-3. The Gladiators' loss signaled the end of their nine-game winning streak.

Ava Brown put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.

Brown wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Carrera Conley, who went 2-for-3 with one run.

South Allegheny's defeat dropped their record down to 12-2. As for Keystone Oaks, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-9 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Allegheny will challenge Shady Side Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Keystone Oaks, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Peters Township at 4:00 p.m.