Softball Recap: Spackenkill Extends Winning Streak to Four

Spackenkill had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 14-run drubbing they dealt Beacon on Tuesday. The Spartans put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 20-6 win. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by seven runs or more this season.

Addison Whitted and Cadie Hanaburgh made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Whitted tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hanaburgh tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Whitted has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Whitted went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while Hanaburgh went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Hanaburgh a new career-high.

Cora Polakowski

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/29/25 @ Beacon	5
04/23/25 vs Rondout Valley	3
04/24/25 vs Our Lady of Lourdes	2
04/24/24 vs Ellenville	2
04/08/25 vs Beacon	1

In other batting news, Spackenkill got a massive performance out of Cora Polakowski, who went 2-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave Polakowski a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ava Brandenburg, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.

Spackenkill kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The victory was the fourth in a row for Spackenkill, bringing their record up to 6-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Beacon, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.

Coming up, Spackenkill will head out on the road to face off against New Paltz at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Huguenots have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Beacon, they will be playing at home against Chester at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.