Softball Recap: Saint John Paul the Great Catholic Wins Going Away Against Foxcroft

Saint John Paul the Great Catholic was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Foxcroft on Tuesday. The Wolves blew past Foxcroft 18-1. That's more bragging rights for the Wolves, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Deirdre Gorman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Gorman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.

Nichole Lopez

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/01/25 vs Foxcroft	4
03/28/25 vs Oakcrest	3
03/19/25 @ Collegiate	3
05/07/24 vs Seton	2
05/02/24 vs Seton	2

In other batting news, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic got a massive performance out of Nichole Lopez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those four RBI gave Lopez a new career-high. Annabelle Merkal was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.

Saint John Paul the Great Catholic was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .586. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Saint John Paul the Great Catholic's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Foxcroft, they dropped their record down to 0-2 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saint John Paul the Great Catholic will venture away from home to challenge Elizabeth Seton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Saint John Paul the Great Catholic's pitchers better be ready for this one: Elizabeth Seton has averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Foxcroft, they are taking a road trip to take on Saint James at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.