Softball Recap: Belvidere North triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Isabelle Schadle

By Team Reports May 6, 2024, 5:51pm

Softball Recap: Belvidere North Blue Thunder vs. Harlem Huskies

Harlem typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Belvidere North proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Harlem Huskies. That's more bragging rights for Belvidere North, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Ava Morris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Isabelle Schadle, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Alexis Murphy, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.

Belvidere North has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 13-9 record this season. As for Harlem, their defeat ended a 16-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 13-7.

Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Belvidere the next time they take the field. Harlem will head out to face Belvidere at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Belvidere North will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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