The Bishop McNamara Mustangs will face off against the Our Lady of Good Counsel Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bishop McNamara is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Bishop McNamara made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Maret, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Mustangs were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Frogs on Monday. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by six runs or more this season.
Koryn Otey
| 03/25/25 @ Bishop Ireton | 4 |
| 03/14/25 @ St. Mary's Ryken | 7 |
| 04/03/25 vs Smith Jewish Day School | 8 |
| 03/17/25 @ St. John's | 9 |
| 03/26/25 vs Brush | 10 |
Maret's batters probably weren't too happy with Koryn Otey, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 15 Ks (she gave up five walks). Those 15 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Otey.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jaslyne Ivey, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, one triple, and one double. Kamele Nowlin was another key player, going 1-for-2 with four stolen bases and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Our Lady of Good Counsel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 7-0 to St. Mary's Ryken. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Falcons were not able to get on the board.
Our Lady of Good Counsel saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooke Marshall, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
The victory got Bishop McNamara back to even at 4-4. As for Our Lady of Good Counsel, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 4-4.
Bishop McNamara's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Mustangs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Our Lady of Good Counsel, though, as they've been averaging an even more impressive 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Bishop McNamara continue to outrun the ball?
Bishop McNamara suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Our Lady of Good Counsel in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
