On Wednesday, April 29, the softball team beat Lower Merion in five innings with a score of 15-1. Senior and pitcher Lyla Matzinger kicked off the first inning by striking three players out consecutively. During the second half of the inning, senior Drew McKenzie hit a home run, allowing ’Stoga to gain multiple runs. 

In the second inning, ’Stoga increased its lead with three runs and ended the inning 6-0. The team extended its lead to 12-0, aided by senior Amanda Eck and junior Michelle Braverman. 

In the fourth inning, Lower Merion scored a run. Junior Kiera Norton followed with a home run in the second half of the inning, followed by a couple more points, ending the fourth inning 15-1.

During the fifth inning, neither team scored a point. Due to a mercy rule in high school softball, the game ended early after the fifth inning, securing a 15-1 victory for Conestoga.

The girls play their next game on Thursday, April 30 against Ridley.

Check out some photos from the game below!

Eden Anderson can be reached at [email protected].

Tvisha Jani can be reached at [email protected].