On Tuesday, April 16 the varsity softball squad faced off against powerhouse Sacred Heart Academy resulting in a 9-1 loss for the Crimsons. Sacred Heart got an early lead that they were able to sustain throughout the game. The Crimsons did their best to hold off their opponent but ultimately couldn’t get the runs they needed to even the game.
After a SHA player makes it to base, Jannah Brentlinger (10, #7) regroups to make another pitch.Shelby Dawson (12, #44) attempts to catch a grounder coming towards first.Squaring up directly behind home, Savannah Madison (12, #5) catches the ball after an attempted hit.Responding to a SHA run, Jannah Brentlinger sends a ball flying directly over the plate for a strike.Abigail Harper (9, #8) returns a ball to the pitcher’s mound after a SHA ball flys into the outfield.Winding up to throw the ball, Shelby Dawson sends the ball flying to second for an attempted out.Sadie Cohen (12, #22) leads of the base attempting to make a run.Savannah Madison (12, #5) winds up to bat, making contact after a no hitter.Shelby Dawson (12, #44) attempts to make an out on a SHA opponent stepping off base.Sliding back to first, Bailey Macaluso (12, #23) remains safe after a close call.Bailey Macaluso (12, #23) sprints towards second base, narrowly missing it for an out.
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