Softball Recap: Crest Wins Going Away Against North Gaston

Chargers

Margin (Wins)

03/13/25 @ Huss	23
04/28/25 @ North Gaston	15
04/15/25 vs Midlakes	15
03/21/25 vs Ashbrook	15
03/01/25 vs Franklin	14

Crest barely beat North Gaston the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Chargers blew past the Wildcats 16-1 on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Aidan Ledbetter was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Allie Summer, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with six stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Those six stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madison Crocker, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

Crest always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Gaston only posted an OBP of .176.

Crest's record now sits at 18-3. As for North Gaston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.

Crest will head out to take on Ashbrook at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Chargers are facing the Greenwave at the right time seeing as the Greenwave are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for North Gaston, they will be playing at home against Forestview at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jaguars have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.