The Hanover Area Hawkeyes will square off against the Crestwood Comets at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hanover Area's hitters haven't had much luck over their past six matchups, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Hanover Area's offense. They came up short against Lake-Lehman on Thursday, falling 15-0.
Meanwhile, Crestwood hadn't done well against Hazleton Area recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Comets narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Cougars 7-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Comets.
Brooke Lenahan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kayla Sinavage, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Celia Stahlnecker was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Crestwood kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win got Crestwood back to even at 7-7. As for Hanover Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.
Hanover Area suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Crestwood in their previous meeting back in March of 2025. Will the Hawkeyes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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