Softball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Stella Rockwell and Carly Waters Lead Schoharie to Victory

For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Schoharie and Fort Plain meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. The Storm never let the Hilltoppers get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory. The Storm haven't had any issues with the Hilltoppers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.

Alaina Martin

Batters Struck Out (Career)

05/13/25 @ Fort Plain	9
04/29/25 @ Cobleskill-Richmondville	5
04/09/25 @ Galway	5
05/07/25 vs Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville	3

Alaina Martin made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Those nine strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.

In other batting news, Schoharie let Carly Waters and Stella Rockwell run wild. Waters went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Rockwell got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run and one RBI.

Schoharie was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Schoharie's record is now 5-7. As for Fort Plain, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Schoharie will face off against Canajoharie at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Fort Plain, they will challenge Mayfield at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.