Softball Recap: Edwin O. Smith Comes Up Short in High-Profile Matchup with Waterford

Edwin O. Smith faced Waterford in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Panthers fell just short of the Lancers by a score of 3-2. The match marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Olivia Lipps spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on two hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Rachael Morales was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.

Panthers

Previous 5 Games

04/21/25 vs Waterford	2-3
04/17/25 vs Coginchaug Regional	4-0
04/16/25 @ Maloney	18-0
04/14/25 vs Middletown	12-11
04/11/25 vs Berlin	3-15

With the defeat, Edwin O. Smith broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-2. As for Waterford, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1.

Looking ahead, Edwin O. Smith will square off against Wethersfield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Waterford, they will face off against St. Bernard at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.