Softball Recap: Marquette Catholic Wins Going Away Against Cahokia

By Team Reports May 12, 2025, 9:12pm

Softball Recap: Marquette Catholic Explorers vs. Cahokia Comanches

Explorers

Margin

05/12/25 vs Cahokia20
04/08/25 @ Althoff Catholic19
04/09/25 @ Roxana16
04/29/25 @ Metro-East Lutheran9
05/01/25 vs Metro-East Lutheran7

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Jersey, Marquette Catholic was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They blew past the Cahokia Comanches 20-0. That looming 20-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Explorers yet this season.

Kenna Lievers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 contests.

In other batting news, Jayla Dickson was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four runs and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Eveans, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.

Marquette Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 10-14. As for Cahokia, they dropped their record down to 0-13 with the defeat, which was their 18th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marquette Catholic will welcome Althoff Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cahokia, they will be playing at home against Granite City at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

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