Harpeth Hall had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-12 to make it 11. They came up short against the Pope John Paul II Knights, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-4 back in April.
Harpeth Hall saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katelyn Riojas, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Annabelle Thomas also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
As for Pope John Paul II, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-13. Considering they have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Pope John Paul II's side, Clara Grace Wingo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Wingo was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Pope John Paul II let Abbie Pitt and Lizzie Browning run wild. Pitt went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Browning went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits Pitt has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Maggie Savage, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI and one double.
Harpeth Hall does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pope John Paul II, they will take on Christ Presbyterian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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