GO MONARCHS!
CABRINI ATHLETICS
Girls Varsity Softball
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2.0 years ago by Steve Dolunt
On Thursday, March 24th, the Cabrini softball team traveled to Grand Blanc and the Genesee Fieldhouse to face Oakland Christian in a season opening softball game. The Monarchs, under new head coach Stephanie Plona, came out with a 9-2 victory in a five inning game shortened due to a fieldhouse rental time limit.
Sophomore Brianna Manning went the distance for Cabrini, limiting Oakland Christian to 6 hits while striking out two batters. From a fielding aspect the Monarchs turned double plays. Senior shortstop Ella Nowc pulled off an unassisted one by catching a pop up and doubling the runner off second, who apparently thought the ball would drop in. The second double play was turned in by Senior catcher Samantha Graf who made a diving catch on a failed bunt attempt that was popped up. She scrambled to her feet and threw to Nowc who doubled off the runner from first.
On the offensive side, Manning had a huge day, with a home run, (her first in organized ball), two singles and three RBI. Nowc, a speedster, had an inside the park home run down the left field line, after the left fielder misplayed the angle. She also had a single and a stolen base. Freshman Aryanna Sandusky had a single double and drove in a run. Junior Mary Schantz, who walked three times, had a double and an RBI. Other RBI's came from Sophomore Madison Lewicki and Freshman Sarah Neubecker.
Coach Plona, who replaced long time Coach Debbie Norman, is very excited about the potential of this team. She specifically praised the team's patience at the plate, as they drew ten walks. "It's a young team, but I'm looking forward to continuing the tradition of softball excellence here at Cabrini. We have a good foundation of upperclassmen who will lead the way."
The Monarchs next game is Friday April 1st, when they travel to Madison Heights to face Bishop Foley.
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