Softball Recap: Central Catholic Drops Season-High Score on Gabriel Richard

Fighting Irish

Team Score (Highest)

05/08/25 vs Gabriel Richard	16
04/03/25 vs Notre Dame Academy	14
04/15/25 vs Our Lady of Mercy	11
05/01/25 vs Marian	10
04/04/25 @ University Liggett	10

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Central Catholic). They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over Gabriel Richard on Thursday. Central Catholic might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.

Maeley Bragg made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Bragg was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.

In other batting news, Central Catholic got a massive performance out of Mackenzie Coleman, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Milla Bragg was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and four RBI.

Central Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Central Catholic now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Gabriel Richard, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Central Catholic beat Gabriel Richard by a score of 20-1 later that day.