Maryvale Prep unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the St. Paul's Girls Gators by a score of 8-7 on Friday. Maryvale Prep was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as St. Paul's Girls apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Kaitlyn M (2026) and Michelina M (2028) did some serious damage despite the final result: M (2026) scored a run while going 3-for-4, while M (2028) scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Bettina M (2027) was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
The victory made it two in a row for St. Paul's Girls and bumps their season record up to a perfect 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maryvale Prep will take on Mount de Sales Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Paul's Girls, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Beth Tfiloh at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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