Softball Recap: Northside Snags 13th Win in Last 15 Games

Rams

Margin (Wins)

04/14/25 @ Wenonah	16
03/21/25 vs Holt	15
03/06/25 vs John Carroll Catholic	15
04/09/25 @ Sipsey Valley	14
04/03/25 @ John Carroll Catholic	13

Northside got themselves on the board against Wenonah on Monday, but Wenonah never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 16-0 margin over the Dragons. The result was nothing new for the Rams, who have now won 15 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Emma Piepho looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 18 consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Caroline Jones was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 14 contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Mattie Case, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Northside was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of 1.000. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .318 or higher in ten consecutive games.

Northside has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 15 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 28-13-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Wenonah, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northside will venture away from home to take on American Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wenonah, they will square off against Parker at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.