Softball Recap: Hanover Area Has No Trouble Against MMI Preparatory School

Hawkeyes

Margin

05/12/25 vs MMI Preparatory School	15
03/21/25 vs Weatherly	11
04/21/25 @ MMI Preparatory School	9
04/16/25 @ Greater Nanticoke Area	7
05/05/25 vs Greater Nanticoke Area	3

Hanover Area won the last time they faced MMI Preparatory School and things went their way on Monday too. The Hawkeyes blew past MMI Preparatory School 16-1. That looming 16-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hawkeyes yet this season.

Caitlin Vigorito made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Vigorito was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.

In other batting news, Madison Ponko was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Madison Brown was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Hanover Area always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .778. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

The victory made it two in a row for Hanover Area and bumps their season record up to 6-12. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games. As for MMI Preparatory School, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-12.

Hanover Area does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for MMI Preparatory School, they will venture away from home to take on Marian Catholic at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday.