Softball Game Preview: Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Cyclones vs. Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes

By Team Reports Apr 10, 2025, 4:52am

Softball Preview: Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Cyclones vs. Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes

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Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart has won five straight games at home, while Somerset Academy South Homestead has won five straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Cyclones will host the Hurricanes at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

On Wednesday, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart made easy work of Ransom Everglades and carried off a 22-6 win. The Cyclones might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by seven runs or more this season.

Allyson Wolfson

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/09/25 vs Ransom Everglades5
02/27/25 @ Ransom Everglades4
02/20/25 @ Colonial Christian4
02/26/24 @ Colonial Christian3
03/24/25 vs Lourdes Academy2

Allyson Wolfson was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Veronica Franzino was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ransom Everglades only managed four hits.

Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Somerset Academy South Homestead's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of Gulliver Prep by a score of 11-10.

Isabella Azevedo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jazelyn Bermudez, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-3.

Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .535. However, it's not like Somerset Academy South Homestead struggles in that department as they've averaged .562. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart couldn't quite finish off Somerset Academy South Homestead when the teams last played back in March and fell 11-9. Will the Cyclones have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.

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