Softball Recap: Dock Mennonite Drops Season-High Score on the Christian Academy

Pioneers

Team Score (Highest)

04/30/25 @ The Christian Academy	17
04/25/25 vs Delaware County Christian	16
04/10/25 @ Collegium Charter	16
04/02/25 vs The Christian Academy	13
03/25/25 vs MAST Community Charter	12

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Dock Mennonite). They blew past The Christian Academy 17-3 on Wednesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Pioneers needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.

Avery Kutzner made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nora Osifchin, who fired off four doubles, four RBI, and two runs while going 4-for-5. Those doubles were her first of the season. Lydia Ehst was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.

Dock Mennonite kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Dock Mennonite's record now sits at 5-3. As for The Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dock Mennonite will venture away from home to face off against Calvary Christian Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Pioneers are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for The Christian Academy, they are taking a road trip to square off against King's Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.