Cardinal Gibbons is 9-1 against Sanderson since April of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Crusaders will welcome the Spartans at 5:00 p.m. Cardinal Gibbons is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Cardinal Gibbons earned a 5-1 win over Wake Forest. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Crusaders.
Sophie Cygnarowicz
| 04/09/26 @ Wake Forest | 1 |
| 04/08/26 @ Jordan | 2 |
| 03/27/26 @ Holly Springs | 1 |
| 03/24/26 vs Holly Springs | 2 |
| 03/17/26 vs Felton Grove | 0 |
Sophie Cygnarowicz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Anna Riely was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Cardinal Gibbons hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Sanderson was not able to break out of their rough patch back in March as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 7-3 to Cary.
Cardinal Gibbons' victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Sanderson, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Sanderson's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cardinal Gibbons hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. It's a different story for Sanderson, though, as they've only averaged .254. Will they be able to contain Cardinal Gibbons' hitters?
Cardinal Gibbons got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 against Sanderson by a conclusive 15-5 score. Will the Crusaders repeat their success, or do the Spartans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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