Softball Recap: Episcopal School of Jacksonville Snags 15th Win in Last 17 Games

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

05/01/25 vs Providence School	11
04/14/25 @ Bartram Trail	11
03/28/25 @ Ponte Vedra	11
03/25/25 vs Andrew Jackson	11
03/21/25 vs Bolles	10

Episcopal School of Jacksonville had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Everything went their way against the Providence School Stallions on Thursday as they made off with a 13-2 win. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.

Riley Valent was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Episcopal School of Jacksonville got a massive performance out of Riley Applebee, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI Applebee has posted since back in March. Olivia Caserta also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Episcopal School of Jacksonville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive contests.

Episcopal School of Jacksonville has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 17 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Providence School, their loss dropped their record down to 7-14.

As of now, neither Episcopal School of Jacksonville nor the Stallions have any future games scheduled.