Softball Recap: Pope John Paul II's Luck Changes for the Better on Thursday

Knights

Margin (Wins)

04/14/25 @ Lawson	15
03/06/25 @ McGavock	15
04/16/25 @ Northeast	14
05/01/25 vs Harpeth Hall	10
04/08/25 @ Harpeth Hall	10

Pope John Paul II can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Harpeth Hall Honeybears. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won nine games by six runs or more so far this season.

Clara Grace Wingo made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Wingo was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Abbie Pitt and Lizzie Browning did most of the damage at the plate: Pitt went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Browning went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits Pitt has posted since back in April. Genevieve Strickland also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

Pope John Paul II was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Harpeth Hall only posted a batting average of .143.

Pope John Paul II's victory bumped their record up to 11-13. As for Harpeth Hall, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-12.

Coming up, Pope John Paul II will venture away from home to challenge Christ Presbyterian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Harpeth Hall does not have any more games scheduled as of now.