Softball Recap: Eight Straight Home Victories for South Allegheny

Gladiators

Margin (Wins)

04/09/25 @ Springdale	20
05/02/25 vs Shady Side Academy	16
04/23/25 vs Springdale	16
04/15/25 @ Brentwood	16
04/11/25 @ Shady Side Academy	16

South Allegheny was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Shady Side Academy on Friday. The Gladiators blew past the Bulldogs 16-0. The result was nothing new for the Gladiators, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Carrera Conley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.

In other batting news, Cameran Colecchi and Cadence McBride did most of the damage at the plate: Colecchi went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while McBride went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. Mika Katchur also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

South Allegheny was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .588. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Shady Side Academy only posted a batting average of .214.

South Allegheny's victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.1 runs over those games. As for Shady Side Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. South Allegheny will face off against rival Brentwood at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Shady Side Academy is set to take on their familiar foe Springdale at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.