Softball Recap: Hanover Area Victorious

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lake-Lehman, Hanover Area was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 17-8 margin over Weatherly. The high-scoring effort was just what the Hawkeyes needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.

Caitlin Vigorito made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Vigorito was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.

Natalie Weidner

Runs (Career)

04/11/26 @ Weatherly	4
05/12/25 vs MMI Preparatory School	3
03/29/25 vs Mountain View	3
04/08/26 vs Holy Redeemer	2
04/29/25 vs Holy Redeemer	2

In other batting news, Roxy Brandolino and Natalie Weidner did most of the damage at the plate: Brandolino went 3-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and one triple, while Weidner went 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. Those four runs gave Weidner a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddison Noss, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI and one run.

Hanover Area always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .535. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Hanover Area's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Weatherly, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.

Looking ahead, Hanover Area will be playing at home against Greater Nanticoke Area at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Weatherly, they will venture away from home to challenge Tri-Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Weatherly's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season.