Softball Recap: Conemaugh Township Comes Up Short

Conemaugh Township had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-9 to make it 13. They came up short against the Cambria Heights Highlanders, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Highlanders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 23-5 on Wednesday.

Conemaugh Township saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Julia Thomas, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases. Those stolen bases were Thomas' first of the season.

As for Cambria Heights, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-4. The result was nothing new for the Highlanders, who have now won seven matches by nine runs or more so far this season.

On Cambria Heights' side, Rylee Lane tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Lane has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Cambria Heights let Ellie Bender and Meghan Wholaver run wild. Bender went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Wholaver went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Kaylie Bradley was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Conemaugh Township will welcome Windber at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Cambria Heights, they will host Penns Manor at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Highlanders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Comets have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season.