Softball Recap: Kentwood Beats Kennedy Catholic for Their Third Straight Victory

By Team Reports Apr 18, 2025, 3:41am

Softball Recap: Kentwood Conquerors vs. Kennedy Catholic Lancers

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Previous 3 Games

04/17/25 vs Kennedy Catholic7-3
04/15/25 @ Auburn11-0
04/09/25 vs Kentridge1-0

Kentwood entered their tilt with Kennedy Catholic on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Lancers by a score of 7-3. The Conquerors have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Lancers, too.

Gabby Greenwood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on one hit and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Kentwood let Joe Francis-Rodrigues and Ell Sakai run wild. Francis-Rodrigues went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI, while Sakai earned two RBI, one run, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Sofia Mottern Salinas, who went 1-for-4 with three runs.

Kentwood's record is now 3-6. As for Kennedy Catholic, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-8.

Looking ahead, Kentwood will head out to face off against Tahoma at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bears will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the Conquerors surely won't give up without a fight. As for Kennedy Catholic, they will welcome Stadium at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Lancers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.

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