Softball Recap: Cedar Crest's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Falcons

Team Score (Highest)

04/30/25 vs J.P. McCaskey	21
03/28/25 vs Lebanon	20
03/18/25 @ William Penn	19
03/26/25 vs Cocalico	15
04/04/25 @ Ephrata	14

Cedar Crest had lost nine games straight , but after bumping their record up to 3-13 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the J.P. McCaskey Red Tornado 21-20. The Falcons' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

As for J.P. McCaskey, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-12. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

For J.P. McCaskey's part, Alayah Gartman stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 4-for-5 with five stolen bases, five runs, and three RBI. Gartman has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Sanya Mumma, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cedar Crest will head out to face off against Northern Lebanon at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Falcons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for J.P. McCaskey, they will head out on the road to take on Muhlenberg at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.