Sadly, The Academy of the Holy Cross is still looking for their first win of the season after four games. Their tough 25-0 defeat to the St. John's Cadets on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to The Academy of the Holy Cross of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For St. John's part, Laureen Willenbucher: and Charlotte Lacey were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Willenbucher: tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Lacey tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Willenbucher: scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances, while Lacey scored three runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, St. John's let Devyn Johnson and Yasmine Burrell loose on the outfield. Johnson fired off two home runs and eight RBI while going 4-for-6, while Burrell scored four runs and stole six bases while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Cameran Corbett, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
The Academy of the Holy Cross' defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for St. John's, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. The Academy of the Holy Cross will take on St. Mary's Ryken at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Mary's Ryken will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something The Academy of the Holy Cross surely won't give up without a fight. As for St. John's, they will be playing at home against Bishop O'Connell at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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