Softball Recap: Cherry Hill West's Loss Ends Seven-Game Winning Streak at Home

Cherry Hill West dropped their record down to 8-7 on Friday, which also ended the team's seven-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the West Deptford Eagles by a score of 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Lions have suffered since April 10, 2024.

Juliette Panto

Base on Balls Against

05/02/25 vs West Deptford	1
04/29/25 vs Winslow Township	2
04/15/25 @ Paul VI	1
04/01/25 vs Shawnee	2
03/29/25 vs Horizon	1

Cherry Hill West got a good showing from Juliette Panto, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits. Panto has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Nadya Devenny and Olivia Croge stepped up to the plate in a big way. Devenny went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double, while Croge went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Lila Gray was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

As for West Deptford, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-9. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch.

On West Deptford's side, Jordyn Ambrosius spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Macey Harrold, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sadie Afflerbach, who went 1-for-3 with two runs.

Looking ahead, Cherry Hill West will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Camden Catholic at 11:00 a.m. As for West Deptford, they will head out on the road to challenge Haddon Township at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.