Miller School of Albemarle had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Collegiate Cougars a 21-0 shutout on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Mavericks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Emelia DelCarmen was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. DelCarmen was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
Lily Pallante
| 03/28/25 @ Collegiate | 4 |
| 05/13/24 vs Christchurch School | 2 |
| 05/06/24 @ United Christian Academy | 1 |
| 05/02/24 vs United Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/29/24 vs Christchurch School | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lily Pallante, who fired off two home runs, 11 RBI, and four runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Isabelle Morehead, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Miller School of Albemarle was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in four consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Collegiate dropped their record down to 0-5 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Miller School of Albemarle will venture away from home to take on Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Miller School of Albemarle's pitchers better be ready for this one: Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association has averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Collegiate, they are taking a road trip to face off against Trinity Episcopal at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Trinity Episcopal will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Collegiate surely won't give up without a fight.
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