Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

Margin (Wins)

04/15/25 @ Pottstown	16
04/28/25 @ Norristown	11
04/30/25 @ Pottsgrove	10
04/10/25 vs Faith Christian Academy	10
04/02/25 vs Pottsgrove	10

Pope John Paul II had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They blew past the Pottsgrove Falcons 11-1. The result was nothing new for Pope John Paul II, who have now won six matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.

Gracyn McFall tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Abby Simmers, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and four runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since April 1st. Rylee Derecola was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Pope John Paul II was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in three consecutive games.

Pope John Paul II's record is now 11-6. As for Pottsgrove, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.

Looking ahead, Pope John Paul II will take on Interboro at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pottsgrove, they will head out on the road to square off against Norristown at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.