Softball Recap: Greta Dwyer can't quite lead Princeville over Abingdon/Avon

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 4:14pm

Softball Recap: Princeville Princes vs. Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes

Princeville lost against Abingdon/Avon last Tuesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Princeville Princes lost 13-2 to the Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes. The defeat continues a trend for Princeville in their matchups with Abingdon/Avon: they've now lost five in a row.

Princeville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Greta Dwyer, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.

On Abingdon/Avon's side, Gabe Bryan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Bryan has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bryan was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two doubles.

In other batting news, Sydni Teel was excellent, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Avery Stegall, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.

Princeville's loss dropped their record down to 10-14. As for Abingdon/Avon, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-10.

Princeville will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Galva at 11:00 a.m. Princeville is facing Galva at the right time seeing as Galva is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Abingdon/Avon, they will head out on the road to take on ROWVA/Williamsfield at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

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