Softball Recap: Palmyra-Macedon Makes It Five in a Row on the Road

By Team Reports May 8, 2025, 4:09pm

Softball Recap: Palmyra-Macedon Red Raiders vs. Midlakes Screaming Eagles

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Palmyra-Macedon lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Midlakes, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's matchup. The Red Raiders were the clear victors by a 21-1 margin over the Screaming Eagles on Thursday. That looming 21-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Red Raiders yet this season.

Briana VanHaneghan

Runs (Career)

05/08/25 @ Midlakes4
05/01/25 @ Wayne3
04/30/25 @ Newark3
04/09/25 vs Newark3
05/07/25 @ Penn Yan Academy2

Briana VanHaneghan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. VanHaneghan was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and five RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Kerrigan Connolly was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with seven stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Elianna Rouland, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and one double.

Palmyra-Macedon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .674. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Palmyra-Macedon's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.8 runs over those games. As for Midlakes, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Palmyra-Macedon will square off against rival Wayne at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Midlakes is set to take on their familiar foe Waterloo at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.

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