Padua Franciscan extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 8-10 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals. The shutout was out of character for the Bruins seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in April.
As for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 10-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 15, 2024.
For Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy's part, Shaye Tepley made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Tepley has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Padua Franciscan is set to face off against their familiar foe Holy Name at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy will square off against rival Lake Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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