Northgate hasn't had much luck against Serra Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Flames will host the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Northgate is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
If Northgate beats Serra Catholic with 11 runs on Monday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Flames came out on top against Brentwood by a score of 11-7 on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Flames.
Johna Abramowicz
| 04/28/25 @ Brentwood | 10 |
| 04/23/25 @ Apollo Ridge | 5 |
| 04/16/25 vs Shady Side Academy | 11 |
| 04/14/25 vs Brentwood | 13 |
Johna Abramowicz made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Sa'Niyah Wilson was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and one RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gracie Auth, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Northgate kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Serra Catholic had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Wednesday. They walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Centurions.
Kelly Morrissey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up 16 Ks.
At the plate, Keyara Watkins was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three doubles, and two RBI. Giana Foster was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Serra Catholic's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Northgate, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Northgate hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Serra Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Northgate couldn't quite get it done against Serra Catholic in their previous meeting back in April of 2019 as they fell 10-6. Will the Flames 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.
