Softball Recap: Hopewell-Loudon Wins Going Away Against Danbury

Chieftains

Margin (Wins)

04/16/25 @ St. Mary Central Catholic	17
04/07/25 vs Lakota	13
04/05/25 @ Margaretta	13
05/14/25 vs Danbury	10
05/09/25 vs St. Mary Central Catholic	10

Hopewell-Loudon came out on top against Danbury on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run sixth inning. The Chieftains blew past the Lakers 12-2. The Chieftains might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 contests by six runs or more this season.

Araceli Velasquez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Hopewell-Loudon got a massive performance out of Sidney Brickner, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. That home run was Brickner's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Avery Landers, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.

Hopewell-Loudon is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games. As for Danbury, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-8.

Hopewell-Loudon and Danbury are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Chieftains will take on St. Mary Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Danbury, they will be taking part in a tournament against Cardinal Stritch at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lakers are facing the Cardinals at the right time seeing as the Cardinals are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.