It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Orangeburg Prep had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over the John Paul II Golden Warrriors. The result was nothing new for Orangeburg Prep, who have now won 14 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Payton Schurlknight made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over 5.2 innings pitched. Schurlknight has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Schurlknight was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Katherine Lambrecht, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. JuliAnn Griffith was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Orangeburg Prep pushed their record up to 18-2 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home. As for John Paul II, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5-1.
Orangeburg Prep didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 15-0 victory vs. Thomas Sumter Academy on the 11th. John Paul II does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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