Girard hadn't done well against Fort LeBoeuf recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Yellowjackets narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bison 5-4. While the Yellowjackets didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-12), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
James Kibbe
| 03/29/25 vs Varsity Opponent | 3 |
| 04/21/25 vs Fort LeBoeuf | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Corry | 2 |
| 04/07/25 vs Corry | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Seneca | 2 |
| + 1 more games |
Girard let Levi Potter and James Kibbe run wild. Potter went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases and one run, while Kibbe went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Kibbe has become a key player for Girard: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Aidan Maher was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI and one stolen base.
Girard's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Fort LeBoeuf, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Girard is packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will face off against Northwestern at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Yellowjackets are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Fort LeBoeuf, they will take on Meadville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bison will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: the Bulldogs will have lost four straight heading into Wednesday's matchup.
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