Monsignor McClancy faced Mary Louis Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Crusaders had just enough and edged out the Hilltoppers 8-7.
Monsignor McClancy let Caitlyn Zurita and Sabina Franzese run wild. Zurita scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Franzese scored a run while going 1-for-2. Those hits were Zurita's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Isabella Serna, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Monsignor McClancy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mary Louis Academy struck out ten times.
Monsignor McClancy's record is now 2-3. As for Mary Louis Academy, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-2.
Looking ahead, Monsignor McClancy will head out to face off against Fontbonne Hall Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mary Louis Academy, they will venture away from home to take on Archbishop Molloy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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