Softball Game Preview: Sacred Heart Academy Sharks vs. Nardin Academy Gators

Sacred Heart Academy hasn't had much luck against Nardin Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Sharks will be playing at home against the Gators at 4:30 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.

Sacred Heart Academy was handed a ten-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They skirted past Mount Mercy Academy 6-4.

Sloan Rhoney was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two triples and one run. Those triples were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Rose Ciocca, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.

Sacred Heart Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.

Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Nardin Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Williamsville East 5-4. The win continues a trend for the Gators in their matchups with the Flames: they've now won three in a row.

The team relied heavily on Madison Scarpace, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Another player making a difference was Madeline Dehn, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double.

The victory got Sacred Heart Academy back to even at 3-3. As for Nardin Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-7.

Sacred Heart Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Nardin Academy in their previous meeting back in March, sneaking past 9-7. Do the Sharks have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Gators turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.