John F. Kennedy Catholic hasn't had much luck against Harding recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. John F. Kennedy Catholic will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Harding at 5:00 p.m.
John F. Kennedy Catholic is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They fell just short of Bristol by a score of 6-4 on Monday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it ten in a row.
Kylee Marlatt was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Marlatt was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Jasmine Ridley was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Harding took care of business in their home opener on Tuesday. They came out on top against Memorial by a score of 8-5.
John F. Kennedy Catholic might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Harding in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can John F. Kennedy Catholic avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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