Harding extended their losing streak to six on Monday, dropping them down to 2-7. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 14-13 heartbreaker at the hands of the Kolbe-Cathedral Cougars. The Presidents were not able to make up for their loss to the Cougars from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for Kolbe-Cathedral, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 19, 2025.
For Kolbe-Cathedral's part, Tyiana Conquest made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and 11 unearned) runs off six hits. Conquest was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last eight games she's played.
In other batting news, Jaylynn Benjamin was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Samantha Galarza was another key player, going 1-for-3 with five stolen bases and two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harding will challenge Masuk at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Presidents' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Kolbe-Cathedral, they will take on Immaculate at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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