Softball Recap: Immaculate Heart Academy Extends Winning Streak to Seven

Blue Eagles

Margin (Wins)

04/09/25 @ Academy of the Holy A	21
04/01/25 @ Bergen Tech	14
04/16/25 @ Passaic County Tech	12
04/28/25 vs Academy of the Holy A	11
04/23/25 @ Indian Hills	10

Immaculate Heart Academy had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 10-3 margin over the Ridgewood Maroons. The Blue Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.

Olivia Gilligan looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, Sofia Valente was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaitlyn Mikros, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.

Immaculate Heart Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive games.

Immaculate Heart Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Ridgewood, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-7.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Immaculate Heart Academy will venture away from home to challenge DePaul Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ridgewood, they will take on Ramapo at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.