Softball Recap: Parkwood Triumphs

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Union Academy, Parkwood was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They never let the Forest Hills Yellow Jackets get on the board and left with a 17-0 win. The Wolf Pack have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Yellow Jackets, too.

Chloe Purgason made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Purgason was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.

Amanda Leibowitz

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/03/26 @ Forest Hills	3
04/16/25 @ Forest Hills	2
04/08/25 vs Monroe	2
04/01/25 @ Anson	2
05/06/25 @ West Henderson	1

In other batting news, Amanda Leibowitz was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Kenley Davis was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.

Parkwood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Forest Hills only posted an OBP of .364.

The victory got Parkwood back to even at 1-1. As for Forest Hills, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Parkwood will host West Stanly at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Forest Hills, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Gray Stone Day at 6:00 p.m.