Softball Recap: Elyria Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Pioneers

Previous 3 Games

04/25/26 vs St. Joseph Academy	8-6
04/23/26 @ Avon Lake	10-8
04/22/26 @ North Ridgeville	7-5

While Elyria's victory against St. Joseph Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Pioneers had just enough and edged out the Jaguars 8-6. The win was familiar territory for the Pioneers, who have now won three matchups in a row.

Karli Niemeyer and Hannah Quayle were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Niemeyer struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Quayle pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Niemeyer has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Niemeyer went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Quayle went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That's the most runs Niemeyer has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaedence Niemeyer, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Janalynn Herbert was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.

Elyria's record is now 11-5. As for St. Joseph Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.

Elyria will head out to take on Steele at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for St. Joseph Academy, they will host Cleveland Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.