Softball Recap: Western Wayne's Luck Changes for the Better on Friday

Wildcats

Team Score (Highest)

04/18/25 vs Blue Ridge	14
04/02/25 vs Riverside	12
04/10/25 @ Mid Valley	6
03/12/25 @ Allentown Central Catholic	5
04/16/25 @ Dunmore	4

There's no place like home for Western Wayne, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Blue Ridge Raiders with a sharp 14-4 win on Friday. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Adysen Wargo made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.

In other batting news, Hannah DeStefano was incredible, firing off three triples, two runs, and two RBI while going 3-for-4. Khloe Mistishin was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.

Western Wayne hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Blue Ridge struck out nine times.

With the victory, Western Wayne broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-7. As for Blue Ridge, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Western Wayne will host Lakeland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chiefs have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Blue Ridge, they will take on Riverside at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.