Wissahickon hasn't had much luck against Quakertown recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Trojans will welcome the Panthers at 3:45 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Wissahickon turned things around against Abington on Monday. They walked away with a 6-2 win over the Galloping Ghosts.
Sydney Darnell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Darnell was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Julia Lentz was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Dani Marra also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Quakertown got themselves on the board against Harry S. Truman on Wednesday, but Harry S. Truman never followed suit. They were the clear victors by an 18-0 margin over the Tigers. With that victory, the Panthers brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
The team relied heavily on Ellie Hilton, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Ava Eatherton was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Quakertown always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Quakertown pushed their record up to 2-3 with the win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Wissahickon, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.
Wissahickon couldn't quite get it done against Quakertown in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 4-0. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
