Father McGivney Catholic is 0-5 against Christ Our Rock Lutheran since April of 2023 but things could change on Thursday. The Griffins will host the Silver Stallions at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Father McGivney Catholic took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Alton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Griffins had just enough and edged out the Redbirds 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Griffins have posted since April 24, 2024.
Avery Grenzebach
| 04/09/25 @ Alton | 4 |
| 03/28/25 @ Granite City | 3 |
| 04/25/24 @ Marquette Catholic | 3 |
| 03/25/25 @ Marquette Catholic | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Althoff Catholic | 1 |
Avery Grenzebach made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Grenzebach was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Julia Behrmann, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexa Jones, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Christ Our Rock Lutheran owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Tuesday. They came out on top against Father McGivney Catholic by a score of 5-0. The win continues a trend for the Silver Stallions in their matchups with the Griffins: they've now won five in a row.
Not much got past Emma Williamson, who gave up just a hit and racked up 21 Ks to keep Father McGivney Catholic off the board.
At the plate, Christ Our Rock Lutheran saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lilly Cain, who scored a run while going 1-for-1. Another was Camryn Nolte, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Father McGivney Catholic is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Christ Our Rock Lutheran, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Father McGivney Catholic came up short against Christ Our Rock Lutheran when the teams last played on Tuesday, falling 5-0. Will the Griffins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
