Softball Game Recap: Southridge Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 10:00pm

Softball Recap: Southridge Raiders vs. North Posey Vikings

It was a good run, but Southridge unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Posey Vikings. The loss continues a trend for Southridge in their matchups with North Posey: they've now lost five in a row.

For North Posey's part, Addie Fullop spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. Fullop has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ashton Elpers, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Morgan Lavanchy, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Southridge's defeat dropped their record down to 10-4. As for North Posey, they pushed their record up to 12-4 with that win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southridge will take on Wood Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Southridge is facing Wood Memorial at the right time seeing as Wood Memorial is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for North Posey, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Jasper at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

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