Softball Recap: James M. Coughlin Crusaders vs. Hazleton Area Cougars
James M. Coughlin came into Wednesday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over the Hazleton Area Cougars on Wednesday. This was payback for James M. Coughlin, who suffered a 15-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
For Hazleton Area's part, Olivia Williams made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with two runs and a triple. Nanci Major was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
James M. Coughlin made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2. As for Hazleton Area, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
James M. Coughlin will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Wyoming Valley West at 4:15 p.m. on April 29th. As for Hazleton Area, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 11-4 loss vs. Wallenpaupack Area on the 22nd.
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