After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Cape Henry Collegiate, Peninsula Catholic was happy to have turned things around on Friday. Everything went their way against the Collegiate Cougars as they made off with a 16-1 win. The Knights' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Alyssa Casey
| 03/20/26 vs Collegiate | 5 |
| 03/12/26 @ Cape Henry Collegiate | 4 |
| 05/07/25 @ Cape Henry Collegiate | 3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Cape Henry Collegiate | 3 |
| 05/02/25 @ Hampton Christian Academy | 2 |
Alyssa Casey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Autumn Baker was a standout: she went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those runs were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Carly Jones, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Peninsula Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .577. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.
Peninsula Catholic's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Collegiate, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Peninsula Catholic will face off against Hampton Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Collegiate, they will square off against Saint Gertrude at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give the Cougars their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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