Softball Recap: Mariemont's Luck Changes for the Better on Thursday

Mariemont had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Northwest Knights a 10-0 shutout on Thursday. For the Warriors, this counts as revenge for the 24-3 victory the Knights walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.

Harper Stickley was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Hallee VanVleet, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.

Mariemont's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Northwest, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Coming up, Mariemont will venture away from home to take on Blanchester at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northwest, they will face off against Talawanda at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.