Softball Recap: Jersey Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Panthers

Previous 3 Games

05/21/25 @ Triad	9-2
05/19/25 @ Civic Memorial	1-0
05/15/25 vs Carrollton	2-0

Jersey had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Triad on Wednesday. The Panthers blew past the Knights 9-2. The victory was nothing new for the Panthers as they're now sitting on three straight.

Paxton Weirich spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ellie Davis, who fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-3. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Maleah Derrick was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Jersey lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Jersey pushed their record up to 11-12-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 6.8 runs. As for Triad, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-10.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jersey will head out to challenge Highland at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a 16-game losing streak. As for Triad, they will venture away from home to square off against East St. Louis at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Flyers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.37 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of.