Softball Recap: Central York Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Win

Central York came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Penn Manor Comets 9-1. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won four contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

Elizabeth Ferrell made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Ferrell was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.

Brooklyn Shaffer

Triples (Career)

03/28/25 vs Penn Manor	2
03/13/25 vs Hershey	1
05/08/24 vs Spring Grove	1
04/22/24 @ York Suburban	1

In other batting news, Brooklyn Shaffer was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and one double. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Bailey Daughenbaugh was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.

Central York kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive games.

Central York's record is now 5-2. As for Penn Manor, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Central York Panthers take on Northeastern Bobcats at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Central York is facing Northeastern at the right time seeing as Northeastern is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Penn Manor, they will take on Cedar Crest at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.