Softball Recap: Hackett Catholic Prep Takes a Loss

Hackett Catholic Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fennville Blackhawks.

Ellie Kling

Batters Struck Out

05/23/25 @ Fennville	14
05/21/25 vs Climax-Scotts	9
05/06/25 @ Constantine	15
04/29/25 vs Lawton	12
04/24/25 vs Martin	9
04/22/25 vs Schoolcraft	5

Ellie Kling was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out 14 batters over 6.1 innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.

In other batting news, Meredith Chenier was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Avery Doerr, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.

Hackett Catholic Prep's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Fennville, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-14.

Fennville has already played their next game (against Non Varsity Opponent), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Hackett Catholic Prep will be paying especially close attention to the Blackhawks' contest: after the Blackhawks face off against Non Varsity Opponent, they'll take on Hackett Catholic Prep again at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.