New Oxford hasn't had much luck against Central York recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Colonials will be playing at home against the Panthers at 4:15 p.m. New Oxford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, New Oxford got the win against Northeastern by a conclusive 13-4. The result was nothing new for the Colonials, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Miranda Leatherman made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over six innings pitched. Leatherman was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Brooklyn Horick
| 04/30/25 @ Northeastern | 5 |
| 03/28/25 @ Littlestown | 2 |
| 03/14/25 @ Bermudian Springs | 2 |
| 03/10/25 vs Gettysburg | 2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Central York | 1 |
In other batting news, Brooklyn Horick was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Payton Hostetter was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three runs and three RBI.
New Oxford was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .378. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Central York came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They beat the Warriors by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 4-1.
Elizabeth Ferrell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ellie Lamer, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Alli Raynes, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Central York's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for New Oxford, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. New Oxford hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. However, it's not like Central York struggles in that department as they've averaged .370. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
New Oxford suffered a grim 15-5 defeat to Central York in their previous matchup on Friday. Will the Colonials have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
