Softball Recap: Northeastern Drops Highest Score of Season Against Catholic Central

Jets

Team Score (Highest)

05/09/25 @ Catholic Central	17
03/31/25 @ Triad	15
04/01/25 vs Triad	14
05/02/25 vs Cedarville	12
04/09/25 @ Dixie	11

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Northeastern). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Catholic Central Irish a 17-0 shutout on Friday. The Jets haven't had any issues with the Irish recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.

Kylee Williams and Renna Kelly made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Williams pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Kelly didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Williams has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Williams went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Kelly went 4-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave Williams a new career-high.

In other batting news, Northeastern got a massive performance out of Ashlynn Bowsher, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Bowsher is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Danielle Phelan, who went 1-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.

Northeastern hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Northeastern's win bumped their record up to 11-12. As for Catholic Central, they are on a 25-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-12.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northeastern will be taking part in a tournament against Riverside at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Catholic Central, they will venture away from home to challenge Fairbanks at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.