The Monarch Knights will take on the Westminster Academy Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Monarch has given up an average of 12.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monarch lost 21-1 to South Plantation on Tuesday. The Knights have struggled against the Paladins recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Monarch saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayden Uzzo, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Westminster Academy beat Pompano Beach 8-5 on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lions.
Gianna Rivero spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Westminster Academy let Mia Cartagena and Macie Foster run wild. Cartagena went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI, while Foster went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Those three RBI gave Cartagena a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Hanka Kardos, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Monarch's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Westminster Academy, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Monarch might still be hurting after the 12-4 defeat they got from Westminster Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2025. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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