While Apollo Ridge's victory against Shady Side Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Vikings had just enough and edged out the Bulldogs 6-5 on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won four in a row.
Jocelyn Snyder
| 03/30/26 @ Shady Side Academy | 12 |
| 03/23/26 vs West Shamokin | 1 |
| 03/19/26 @ Deer Lakes | 1 |
| 05/19/25 @ Neshannock | 2 |
| 05/15/25 vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart | 9 |
| + 7 more games |
Jocelyn Snyder made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2025. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Apollo Ridge let Josalin McCauley and Mikaila Ditty run wild. McCauley went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run, while Ditty went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double. That's the most hits McCauley has posted since back in April of 2025.
Apollo Ridge's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Shady Side Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Apollo Ridge will take on rival Northgate at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Shady Side Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe Brentwood at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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