The Southern Lehigh Spartans are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season: they will take on the Allentown Central Catholic Vikings at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Allentown Central Catholic took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Southern Lehigh, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Southern Lehigh had just enough and edged out Pleasant Valley 10-9.
The team relied heavily on Demi Lewis, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lila Padden, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Lewis wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Southern Lehigh kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 13 hits in four consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Allentown Central Catholic's offense. They lost 15-0 to Emmaus on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Vikings' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
This is the second loss in a row for Allentown Central Catholic and nudges their season record down to 1-2. As for Southern Lehigh, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Southern Lehigh hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .450. However, it's not like Allentown Central Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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