Softball Recap: Sycamore's Win Ends Five-Game Losing Streak at Home

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lakota East, Sycamore was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 15-8 margin over the Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Eagles. With that win, the Aviators brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.

Ariane Pichardo

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/16/25 vs Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy	7
04/25/25 @ Middletown	3
05/14/25 @ Goshen	2
04/03/25 vs Middletown	2
04/01/25 @ Colerain	2

The team relied heavily on Ariane Pichardo, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, seven RBI, and two runs. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Davis, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.

Sycamore always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .610. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy only posted an OBP of .412.

Sycamore's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-13. As for Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-11.

The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Sycamore is taking a road trip to challenge Lebanon at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Aviators surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, they will head out to take on Archbishop McNicholas at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rockets have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.