Hopewell's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Blackhawk on Thursday. Hopewell were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over Sto-Rox. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Hopewell considering their one-run performance the game before.

Alana Covalt
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Alana Covalt and Kara Barkovich made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Covalt tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Barkovich tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024. At bat, Covalt went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI, while Barkovich scored a run while going 1-for-2. Those three hits gave Covalt a new career-high.
In other batting news, Victoria Mann was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Teagan Scully was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
The win got Hopewell back to even at 1-1. As for Sto-Rox, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Hopewell will welcome Our Lady of the Sacred Heart at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sto-Rox, they will venture away from home to face off against Leechburg at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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