The Laurel Gators will challenge the Harvey Red Raiders at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Harvey will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Laurel extended their winning streak to four on Saturday. The Gators were the clear victors by a 20-9 margin over Cleveland Heights. The Gators' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kemy Cistone was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Violet Vitale, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Laurel was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are 5-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Harvey won against Hawken on Wednesday with 21 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. Everything went the Red Raiders' way against Beachwood as they made off with a 21-1 win. The Red Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Laurel's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Harvey, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Laurel suffered a grim 12-6 defeat to Harvey in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Will the Gators 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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