National Cathedral hasn't had much luck against Potomac School recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. National Cathedral will square off against Potomac School at 4:15 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
National Cathedral took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. Everything went their way against St. Andrew's Episcopal as they made off with a 21-0 win. That looming 21-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for National Cathedral yet this season.
Ryan Walker was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Walker was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Rylea Whitfield was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Viola Sinbondit was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
National Cathedral always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .871. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The home team had won the previous six meetings between Potomac School and Holton-Arms, and Potomac School kept the tradition alive. The Panthers had just enough and edged out Holton-Arms 5-4 on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with Holton-Arms: they've now won eight in a row.
National Cathedral's record is now 5-2. As for Potomac School, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
National Cathedral couldn't quite finish off Potomac School in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 5-3. Can National Cathedral avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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