With a playoff win on the line, Bentworth rose to the challenge on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Shenango Wildcats, sneaking past 3-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bearcats also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.

Sydney Gonglik
05/19/25 vs Shenango | 11 |
05/13/25 vs South Allegheny | 15 |
04/25/25 vs Brownsville | 7 |
03/31/25 @ South Park | 6 |
03/20/25 @ Jefferson County | 5 |
03/19/25 @ Merion Mercy Academy | 11 |
Sydney Gonglik made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Gonglik wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zoie McDonald, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Bentworth now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Shenango, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 12-10 record.
Coming up, Bentworth will face off against Neshannock on Wednesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as the Bearcats come in on three and the Lancers on 19. Shenango does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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