Softball Recap: Manchester Wins Going Away Against Northwest Catholic

Red Hawks

Margin

04/28/25 vs Northwest Catholic	18
04/14/25 vs Platt	5
04/21/25 @ South Windsor	3
04/21/25 @ South Windsor	2
04/09/25 vs East Hartford	2

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against East Catholic, Manchester was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They blew past the Northwest Catholic Lions 21-3. That looming 21-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Red Hawks yet this season.

Izabella Derench ?26 was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Derench ?26 was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.

In other batting news, Riley Shove ?27 was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was McKenna Hills-Nevin '26, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

Manchester always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .718. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Manchester's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Northwest Catholic, they are on a 21-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manchester will welcome East Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Northwest Catholic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Weaver at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.