Softball Preview: Kearney Catholic Stars vs. St. Cecilia Bluehawks
After two games on the road, Kearney Catholic is heading back home. They will host the St. Cecilia Bluehawks on Monday. Kearney Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Kearney Catholic narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past York 6-5.
The team relied heavily on Tessa Colling, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kynlee Ruyle, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Kearney Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least ten hits in six consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, St. Cecilia entered their tilt with Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan on Thursday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They walked away with a 14-11 win over Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan.
Kearney Catholic has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for St. Cecilia, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-2.
Kearney Catholic might still be hurting after the 8-0 defeat they got from St. Cecilia when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Kearney Catholic have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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