Cardinal Newman came out on top against Forest Hill on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run third inning. The Crusaders' pitcher stepped up to hand the Falcons a 14-0 shutout. The Crusaders haven't had any issues with the Falcons recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Elle Perrotto
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| 02/19/26 vs Calvary Christian Academy | 2 |
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Elle Perrotto made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reese Khanna, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Maddie Horner was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Cardinal Newman's record now sits at 5-1. As for Forest Hill, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Cardinal Newman will challenge Wellington at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Forest Hill, they will take on Suncoast at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Chargers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.83 runs per game on average), something the Falcons will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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