Softball Recap: Central York Takes a Loss

Panthers

Previous 5 Games

04/18/26 @ Penn Manor	4-5
04/17/26 @ Warwick	7-6
04/15/26 vs Cumberland Valley	15-5
04/14/26 @ William Penn	20-0
04/10/26 @ New Oxford	0-7

Central York dropped down to 9-5 on Saturday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Penn Manor Comets by a score of 5-4. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Comets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.

Marley Dailey was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Katie DeBell, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.

As for Penn Manor, their victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 25, 2025.

On Penn Manor's side, Callie Hickey made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Hickey has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Haley Kreider and Zuzu Hardy did most of the damage at the plate: Kreider went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Hardy went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. That home run was Kreider's first of the season.

Looking ahead, Central York will face off against Northern Lebanon at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Penn Manor, they will square off against Cedar Crest at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.