Softball Game Preview: Dreher Blue Devils vs. South Pointe Stallions

For the second straight game, Dreher will face off against South Pointe. The Blue Devils will head out to challenge the Stallions at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Dreher not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 10, 2025 (when they won 15-2). They put the hurt on South Pointe with a sharp 9-2 victory. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Stallions recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Rory McCormack

Batters Struck Out

03/17/26 vs South Pointe	11
03/12/26 @ Camden	5
03/10/26 vs Camden	9
03/05/26 vs Spring Valley	16
03/04/26 vs North Central	9

Rory McCormack made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jessica Bradley, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025. Ariana Pena also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

South Pointe's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-4. As for Dreher, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.

South Pointe's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Thursday. Dreher has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for South Pointe, though, as they've been averaging only 3.7 strikeouts. Will Dreher keep running through batters, or will the Stallions buck the trend? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.