Softball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for York

York extended their winning streak to four on Saturday, bumping them up to 4-1. They came out on top against the Grand Island Central Catholic Crusaders by a score of 10-5. That's more bragging rights for the Dukes, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Birkley Gray

Runs Batted In (Career)

08/23/25 vs Grand Island Central Catholic	3
09/21/24 @ NEN	2
08/24/24 vs Cozad	2
08/24/24 vs Fairbury	2
08/23/25 vs Fairbury	1

Birkley Gray was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Addy Kadavy also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

York always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grand Island Central Catholic only posted an OBP of .182.

As for Grand Island Central Catholic, they dropped their record down to 2-2 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this matchup were averaging four runs allowed.

On Grand Island Central Catholic's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Laura Blake, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one run.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. York will take on Seward at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Dukes' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Grand Island Central Catholic, they will challenge St. Paul at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.