CV Warriors Take Section Game from HW Softball

HW Softball had a matchup yesterday against section rival CV Warriors, final score was 2-13.

Hopewell got off to an early lead going up 2-0 to lead off the game but CV was right behind them tying the game in the bottom of the second with a solo blast by Banks and a single by Nadia Ehle.

Central Valley Varsity Warriors took the lead, 4-2, in the bottom of the third thanks to doubles by Caroline Spirnak, and Banks.

The game started to slip away from Hopewell in the fourth when Central Valley Varsity Warriors scored seven runs on four hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Bella Skrlac homered to center field, scoring two runs, Natalie lannessa drew a walk, scoring one run, Ehle singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Skrlac drew a walk, scoring one run, and Emma Weaver drew a walk, scoring one run.

Central Valley Varsity Warriors scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth on a home run to center field by Banks. Banks was not to be denied against Hopewell going 5-5 with four RBI’s.

Kara Barkovich lead off for the Hopewell Varsity Vikings. The right-handed pitcher surrendered seven hits and six runs over three innings, striking out two and walking three. Abigale Stewart led

Kara Barkovich stepped in the circle first for Hopewell Varsity Vikings. The right-handed pitcher surrendered seven hits and six runs over three innings, striking out two and walking three. Ally Ramaley came in as relief throwing two innings, striking out one and giving up 2 earned runs. As the second relief pitcher Ally had an impressive pitch/strike ratio throwing at 67%. We will watch closely to see Ally’s progress as the season rolls on.

There was not much in the way of offense after the first as the CV pitching shut out HW after a promising start the notable mentions were, Barkovich and Isabella Katkich as they each collected one hit for Hopewell Varsity Vikings while hitting back-to-back.

Victoria Mann and Compton were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Hopewell Varsity Vikings.

HW has some work to do as three back to back  to back away games this week will test their depth and determination. Keep rolling ladies HW believes in you!!!

Next up for Hopewell Varsity Vikings is a game at Quaker Valley Varsity Quakers on Monday.