Johnsonburg hasn't had much luck against DuBois Central Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Rams will welcome the Cardinals at 4:15 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Johnsonburg came up short against Brookville on Friday, falling 17-6. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meghan Tettis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. Icy Addeo also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, DuBois Central Catholic has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.57 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They lost 14-7 to Punxsutawney.
Rylee Kulbatsky spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and eight unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Lily Davidson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiki Foster, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
DuBois Central Catholic now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Johnsonburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Johnsonburg's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Rams have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for DuBois Central Catholic, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Johnsonburg continue to outrun the ball?
Johnsonburg might still be hurting after the 17-2 loss they got from DuBois Central Catholic in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.