Softball Recap: Newark Catholic's loss ends four-game winning streak on the road

By Team Reports Apr 16, 2024, 8:57pm

Softball Recap: Newark Catholic Green Wave vs. Licking Valley Panthers

It was a good run, but Newark Catholic unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Licking Valley Panthers by a score of 6-5. Newark Catholic was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Licking Valley apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.

Kylie Gibson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Lohri, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.

Newark Catholic's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-5-1. As for Licking Valley, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newark Catholic will take on Northridge at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newark Catholic will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Licking Valley will take on Johnstown-Monroe at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Licking Valley is facing Johnstown-Monroe at the right time seeing as Johnstown-Monroe is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.

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