Softball Recap: Rondout Valley's Run of Three Straight Wins Now Over

Ganders

Previous 5 Games

04/23/25 @ Spackenkill	7-10
04/22/25 @ Ellenville	13-0
04/21/25 @ New Paltz	13-10
04/15/25 vs Red Hook	16-4
04/14/25 @ Wallkill	3-7

Rondout Valley dropped their record down to 5-3 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Spackenkill Spartans. The Ganders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Spartans earlier this season, when they won 12-0.

Ella Schoonmaker was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.

In other batting news, Sophia Johnson and Joleigh Kozack stepped up to the plate in a big way. Johnson went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Kozack went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Schoonmaker, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.

As for Spackenkill, the victory got them back to even at 3-3. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.

On Spackenkill's side, Ashleigh Burgess was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI Burgess has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cora Polakowski, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Rondout Valley is set to face off against their familiar foe Red Hook at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Spackenkill will take on rival Our Lady of Lourdes at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.