
Vikings
04/01/25 @ Westminster Christian Academy | 16 |
03/12/25 vs Rayne | 15 |
03/05/25 vs Vermilion Catholic | 15 |
03/01/25 vs New Iberia | 15 |
04/02/25 vs David Thibodaux | 12 |
Opelousas Catholic came tearing into Tuesday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Buckeye Panthers with a sharp 11-5 win. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 matches by six runs or more this season.
Ashley Little was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight 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-5 with two doubles and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Grace Luna was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-5. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madison Gussman, who went 2-for-5 with one home run and three runs.
Opelousas Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive contests.
Opelousas Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 18-10. As for Buckeye, their defeat ended a ten-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-12.
Opelousas Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Buckeye, they will take on Tioga at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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