Louis E. Dieruff had lost nine straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 1-10 to make it ten. They came up short against the Allentown Central Catholic Vikings, falling 15-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-1 back in March.
As for Allentown Central Catholic, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-12. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Allentown Central Catholic's part, Hailey Kahr 2026 and Jenna Dalrymple 2026 were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Kahr 2026 struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Dalrymple 2026 struck out seven batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Those nine strikeouts gave Kahr 2026 a new career-high. At bat, Kahr 2026 went 2-for-5 with three RBI and one double, while Dalrymple 2026 went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Gianna Menecola was incredible, firing off three triples, four runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kairi Charles 2026, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Coming up, Louis E. Dieruff will venture away from home to face off against Saucon Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Huskies surely won't give up without a fight. As for Allentown Central Catholic, they will square off against Nativity BVM at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Vikings are facing the Green Wave at the right time seeing as the Green Wave are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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