Softball Recap: Berkeley Prep Comes Up Short

Berkeley Prep lost against Academy of the Holy Names two weeks ago, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Buccaneers fell 4-1 to the Jaguars. That's two games in a row now that the Buccaneers have lost by exactly three runs.

Avery Powers

Batters Struck Out

04/15/25 vs Academy of the Holy Names	11
04/09/25 vs Steinbrenner	13
04/08/25 vs River Ridge	8
04/04/25 @ Wellington	11
04/01/25 @ Academy of the Holy Names	8
+ 9 more games

Avery Powers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Paige Quinn was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run.

Berkeley Prep has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season. As for Academy of the Holy Names, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-9.

Coming up, Berkeley Prep will venture away from home to take on Clearwater at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Buccaneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tornadoes have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Academy of the Holy Names, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Shorecrest Prep at 6:00 p.m.