Saint Gertrude was the 11-1 winner over Bishop Ireton when they last played one another back in May of 2015, but their luck changed this time around. Saint Gertrude fell 9-6 to Bishop Ireton on Thursday.
Sophie Sims was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Campbell Kincaid was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Sophia Covington also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Gators
| 03/27/25 vs Bishop Ireton | 40.6% |
| 03/24/25 vs Collegiate | 27.8% |
| 03/19/25 vs St. Catherine's | 12.5% |
| 03/07/25 @ Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association | 16.7% |
| 05/13/24 @ Potomac School | 11.1% |
| + 5 more games |
Even though they lost, Saint Gertrude was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Saint Gertrude's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Bishop Ireton, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saint Gertrude will take on Fredericksburg Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Bishop Ireton, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Bishop Ireton Cardinals take on Paul VI Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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