Check out the recaps for SOL softball teams in action Monday. (Photos courtesy of Jessica Cassel/Hatboro-Horsham softball)
SOL Liberty Division
WISSAHICKON 6, ABINGTON 2
The Trojans rode the strong pitching performance of sophomore Sydney Darnell to the impressive win. The sophomore pitcher did not allow an earned run, struck out nine and notched the complete game win.
Wissahickon broke a scoreless tie with a six-run outburst in the fourth inning.
Darnell and Julia Lentz both drove in a pair of runs to lead the offense.
By the numbers: Wissahickon: Julia Lentz (2-for-4, 2RBI, 1R), Sydney Darnell (2-for-3, 2RBI, 1R)
Sydney Darnell (W) (7.0 IP, 4H, 2R, 0ER, 2BB, 9K)
Key inning: Bottom of fourth: Juliet O’Farrell drew a leadoff walk, and one out later, Ava Frederick walked. Dani Marra singled to left to load the bases. With two outs and the bases still loaded, Darnell grounded a single to center to plate a pair of runs. Giuliana Schumann singled home a run, and Lentz followed with a single that scored a pair of runs. An error allowed Lentz to score. (6-0)
Wissahickon coach Mike Borkowski: “We still need to more consistent hitting, but we are coming around. We were able to finally put together a long inning, and it was the reason we won. It was a good team win, but we can be better. Hope we keep moving forward.
“We set a team goal to make the playoffs – obviously not an easy thing- but if we can get in, it will be good for us next season when we are all older and more experienced.”
–Darnell delivers: “Every game we start seven sophomores and freshmen. Despite the scores from last week, we are getting better. The sophomores have really improved, and it is starting to show. One player that has grown as a player is our pitcher today – Sydney Darnell. She took her lumps last year as a freshman pitcher, but now she has two of our three wins. She went the full seven and constantly wiggled out of trouble. That’s a good team, and we really needed a win and Syd stepped up. I’m very proud of the way she has played.”
Up next: Wissahickon (3-5, 1-2 SOL) will host Quakertown on Thursday, and Abington (2-3, 1-2) will be on the road at Mount St. Joseph Academy for a non-league game Wednesday.
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Non-league
SPRINGFIELD TWP 6, BENSALEM 2
The Spartans opened up a 4-0 lead and took a 6-1 lead in the top of the fifth on their way to the non-league win.
McKayla McKeever led the Spartans’ 14-hit attack with a four-hit effort that included a double out of the leadoff spot. Juju Cooney and Natalie Hartman both had three hits each.
For the Owls, Dana Oliverio and Abbie Krevolin both contributed two hits each. Adrianna Vargas drove in both of her team’s runs.
Julia Matthews earned the complete game win for the Spartans.
By the numbers: Springfield Twp: McKayla McKeever (4-for-5, 2B, 1RBI, 1R), Juju Cooney (3-for-5, 2B, 1R), Natalie Hartman (3-for-4), Jordyn Serrao (2-for-3, 1RBI, 1R).
Julia Matthews (W) (7.0 IP, 9H, 2R, 2ER, 2BB, 3K)
Bensalem: Dana Oliverio (2-for-4, 3B, 2R), Abbie Krevolin (2-for-3, 2B), Adrianna Vargas (1-for-2, 2RBI)
Key innings: Top of first: Cooney led off the inning with a single and scored when – with the bases loaded and two outs – Serrao singled home the game’s first run (1-0)
Top of second: Maura Solomon and Nora Manchester led off the inning with back-to-back singles. With one out, McKeever doubled to center, plating a pair of runs. Cooney followed with a single, and McKeever scored on a fielder’s choice by Ashley Schulz. (4-0)
Springfield Twp coach Heather Gelhaus: “Our team was great offensively, collecting 14 hits. McKayla McKeever was awesome at the plate for us going 4-for-5. Juju Cooney, Jordyn Serrao, and Natalie Hartman also had multiple hits.
“Julia Mathews had another great day on the mound. She really hit her spots, and we were able to get the outs we needed. Nora Manchester did a great job behind the plate.
“It was an all-around team effort with great offense and big plays defensively as well.”
Up next: Springfield Twp (2-3, 1-1 SOL) will host Wissahickon Tuesday, and Bensalem (2-6, 0-2) will be on the road at Truman on Tuesday.
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HATBORO-HORSHAM 9, GWYNEDD MERCY 6
The Hatters opened up a 9-0 lead before the Monarchs scored six late runs – five in the top of the seventh.
Kennedy Conn earned the win, allowing just one hit in 5.2 shutout innings. She fanned nine.
Madison Karpovich, Maya Ravi and Molly Harrington each had two hits. Karpovich hit a solo home run.
By the numbers: Maya Ravi (2-for-3, 3RBI, 2R), Madison Karpovich (2-ffor-3, HR, 1RBI, 2RBI), Molly Harrington (2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2R)
Kennedy Conn (W) (5.2 IP, 1H, 0R, 3BB, 9K)
Key innings: Bottom of first: Ravi and Cara Neeld led off with back-to-back singles, and both advanced on sacrifice bunt by Isabella Karpovich. A walk to Madison Karpovich loaded the bases, and Ravi scored on Harrington’s fielder’s choice. (1-0)
Bottom of second: Sydney Cassel led off the inning with a single, and Danielle Frank drew a walk. With one out, Ravi singled home both runners. (3-0)
Bottom of third: Madison Karpovich led off with a single, stole second and scored on Harrington’s line drive double to center. Harrington scored on an error. (5-0)
Bottom of fourth: Ravi drew a leadoff walk and moved up to second on sac by Neeld. Ravi scored from third on sacrifice fly by Isabella Karpovich. Madison Karpovich smashed a two-run home run to center field. (7-0)
Hatboro-Horsham coach Bob Sadowl: “The team played really well today but just lost a little focus in the top of seventh with the score at 9-1.”
–Props: “Maya Ravi had a day, knocking in three. Maddie Karpovich had two hits with a solo jack to center. Kennedy had another strong performance in the circle, picking up 9 Ks.”
Up next: Hatboro-Horsham (4-2, 0-2 SOL ) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh on Tuesday.
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