Softball Recap: Make It Seven in a Row for West Shamokin

Wolves

Margin (Wins)

05/06/25 @ Penns Manor	17
04/14/25 vs United	15
03/18/25 @ Northern Cambria	12
04/21/25 vs Penns Manor	11
03/25/25 @ Conemaugh Valley	11

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but West Shamokin had no problem doing just that on Monday. They were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the Bentworth Bearcats. The Wolves might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 matches by six runs or more this season.

Leah Mondi was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off eight hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madi Keirn, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Malena Stewart, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.

The win was the seventh in a row for West Shamokin, bringing their record up to 20-4. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games. As for Bentworth, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-12.

Coming up, West Shamokin will face off against South Williamsport at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Wolves 3.8, the Mountaineers 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. Bentworth does not have any more games scheduled as of now.