After having lost a blowout in their previous game against North Schuylkill, Panther Valley was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Jim Thorpe Olympians by a score of 10-7. The Panthers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Olympians, too.
Ava Alabovitz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Panther Valley got a massive performance out of Janessa Prudente, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella D'Ancona, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Panthers
| 04/24/26 vs Jim Thorpe | 18 |
| 04/23/26 vs North Schuylkill | 1 |
| 04/21/26 vs Mahanoy Area | 16 |
| 04/16/26 @ Blue Mountain | 2 |
| 04/14/26 vs Tamaqua | 6 |
| + 29 more games |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Panther Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2025.
The victory got Panther Valley back to even at 8-8. As for Jim Thorpe, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Panther Valley will host Pottsville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Crimson Tide have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Jim Thorpe, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Palmerton at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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