Softball Recap: Powers Catholic Takes a Loss

Powers Catholic extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 1-6 in the process. They came up short against the Roosevelt Bears, falling 18-0. If the Chargers were looking for revenge after losing 17-6 to the Bears when the teams met back in April of 2016, then they'll just have to keep looking.

As for Roosevelt, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by six runs or more this season.

For Roosevelt's part, Grace Papler was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Papler has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Shaylan Gourlay and Brooklyn Chlipala did most of the damage at the plate: Gourlay went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one double, and one RBI, while Chlipala went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Chlipala a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jordan Passuth, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Looking ahead, Powers Catholic will square off against Deckerville at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Roosevelt, they are taking a road trip to square off against Yale at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.