Softball Recap: Jersey Wins Going Away Against Highland

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

05/09/26 vs Marquette Catholic	15
04/29/26 vs Civic Memorial	12
03/14/26 vs Collinsville	11
05/11/26 vs Highland	10
04/08/26 vs Litchfield	10

Jersey came out on top against Highland on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fourth inning. The Panthers put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 11-1 win. Considering the Panthers have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Paxton Weirich spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up ten Ks.

At the plate, Anna Kribs was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three doubles, and three RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Chloe Beemer also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Jersey kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The victory made it two in a row for Jersey and bumps their season record up to 15-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 1 runs in those games. As for Highland, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-18.

Looking ahead, Jersey will welcome Granite City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Highland, they will square off against Civic Memorial at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.