Softball Recap: Canton Victorious

Canton barely beat Bucktail the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Warriors never let the Bucks get on the board and left with a 15-0 win on Monday.

Raya Preston made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Preston was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.

Jaylee Ward

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/06/26 vs Bucktail	5
04/01/25 @ Williamson	4
03/21/26 vs Sayre	3
03/28/25 vs Bucktail	3
04/16/25 vs Troy	2

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaylee Ward, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nevaeh Vroman, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.

Canton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

The victory got Canton back to even at 2-2. As for Bucktail, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Canton will take on Towanda at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Knights have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Bucktail, they will be playing at home against Smethport at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.