Softball Recap: Chardon Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Hilltoppers

Previous 5 Games

05/14/25 @ Kenston	12-1
05/13/25 vs Berea-Midpark	12-0
05/12/25 vs Midview	10-6
05/09/25 @ Steele	10-0
05/07/25 vs Medina	9-2

Chardon won against Berea-Midpark on Tuesday with 12 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers blew past the Kenston Bombers 12-1. The win was nothing new for the Hilltoppers as they're now sitting on five straight.

Alexa Anderson was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Gwen Boyle was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Morgan Kilpeck also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

Chardon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .484. They are 9-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Chardon's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-10. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11 runs. As for Kenston, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-9.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chardon will host John F. Kennedy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Hilltoppers are facing the Fighting Eagles at the right time seeing as the Fighting Eagles are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Kenston, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Nordonia at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bombers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.