Softball Recap: Waynedale Golden Bears vs. Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints
Waynedale had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints on Thursday as the Waynedale Golden Bears made off with a 14-3 victory. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for Waynedale this season.
Brooke Compston was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Compston was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Brayleigh Mast was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Nevaeh Persinger was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Tuscarawas Central Catholic's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Stella Everett, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ellen Norris, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Waynedale's win bumped their record up to 4-9. As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Waynedale will stay at home for another game and welcome Rittman at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Rittman is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Conotton Valley at 5:00 p.m.
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