The Paul VI Panthers will take on the Langley Saxons at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Paul VI is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last eight games.
Paul VI will bounce into Thursday's contest after beating Our Lady of Good Counsel, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Panthers put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 10-1 win on Tuesday. Considering the Panthers have won 15 games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Giovanna Gottfried spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 13 consecutive appearances.
Presley Gatlin
| 04/21/26 @ Our Lady of Good Counsel | 2 |
| 03/20/26 vs St. Mary's Ryken | 1 |
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| 04/13/25 vs Our Lady of Good Counsel | 1 |
On the hitting side, Paul VI got a massive performance out of Presley Gatlin, who fired off two home runs, four RBI, and one triple while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave Gatlin a new career-high. Faith Colligan was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Paul VI lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Our Lady of Good Counsel didn't launched any.
Meanwhile, Langley owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Tuesday. They came out on top against Washington-Liberty by a score of 5-0. The victory continues a trend for the Saxons in their matchups with the Generals: they've now won six in a row.
Not much got past Norah Jacques, who gave up just a hit and racked up 19 Ks to keep Washington-Liberty off the board.
At the plate, Langley let Megan Connery and Elena Calsyn run wild. Connery went 2-for-3 with two runs, while Calsyn went 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Mady Fiorenini, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Paul VI's win bumped their record up to 17-1. As for Langley, their victory bumped their record up to 10-4.
Paul VI's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Panthers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Langley, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Paul VI continue to outrun the ball?
Paul VI couldn't quite get it done against Langley when the teams last played back in March of 2025 as they fell 7-4. Will the Panthers 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.
