For the first time this season, Northgate will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will face off against the Shady Side Academy Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Northgate will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Northgate gave up the first runs last Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with an 11-7 win over New Brighton. While the Flames didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Johna Abramowicz
| 03/26/25 @ New Brighton | 14 |
| 03/24/25 vs Bishop Canevin | 17 |
| 03/21/25 vs Rochester | 13 |
| 03/19/25 vs Carlynton | 9 |
Johna Abramowicz made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her seven plate appearances with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Michaela DeFlorimonte, who scored four runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bayleigh Hooper, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Northgate kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New Brighton only managed seven hits.
Meanwhile, Shady Side Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against Sewickley Academy on Wednesday, falling 16-0.
Northgate's record is now 5-2. As for Shady Side Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Northgate might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Shady Side Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Flames avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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