Softball Recap: Downingtown East Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Downingtown East extended their winning streak to three on Monday, bumping their season record up to 8-5 in the process. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the East Vikings a 6-0 shutout. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.

Sam Wendig was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Wendig was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double.

London Schaefer

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/21/25 @ East	2
04/16/25 vs Kennett	1
04/14/25 vs Sun Valley	1
03/28/25 @ Bayard Rustin	1
03/17/25 vs East	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on London Schaefer, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hailey Long, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

As for East, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-6. The game marked the first time this year in which they were not able to get on the board.

On East's side, Ferri Ava spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Downingtown East is set to face off against their familiar foe Avon Grove at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, East will challenge rival Bishop Shanahan at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.