Softball Recap: Immaculata Takes a Loss

Immaculata fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Watchung Hills Regional on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 6-4. The Spartans just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.

Maddie Falvey

Batters Struck Out

04/10/25 vs Watchung Hills Regional	8
04/03/25 @ Hunterdon Central	5
04/01/25 vs Hunterdon Central	11

Maddie Falvey put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over eight innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.

In other batting news, Heather Ryden was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Ava Giglio also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Immaculata's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Watchung Hills Regional, the win (which was their tenth in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 3-0.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Immaculata will head out to take on St. Mary on Saturday. As for Watchung Hills Regional, they will venture away from home to square off against Roxbury at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.