If Monday’s baseball slate belonged to the pitchers, softball flipped the script—offenses exploded, stars delivered milestone moments, and a few dominant arms still found ways to shine.
The night’s defining performance came from Jefferson, where Ada Sirrine put together a jaw-dropping 9-RBI game, blasting two home runs in a 22-5 win over Conneaut. It was part of a relentless Falcons lineup that saw six players record multi-hit games and pile up runs in bunches from start to finish.
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But the biggest moment of the night came in the circle.
NDCL ace Alex Mould reached 500 career strikeouts, hitting the milestone with her first punchout in the fourth inning of a 9-1 win over CVCA. The senior didn’t stop there, finishing with 16 strikeouts in a complete-game effort, continuing her dominance in the circle while adding a double and RBI at the plate.
It was a night where stars didn’t just show up—they made statements.
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Geneva’s lineup was nearly unstoppable in a 12-1 win over Madison, with contributions from top to bottom. Caidyn Siegel, Alyvia DeGroodt, Gianna Markijohn, and Sophie Acord all delivered multi-hit performances, while Morgan Hunt handled business in the circle with a one-hit effort.
Perry combined power and pitching in a 16-0 rout of Hawken. Sophie Sivon tossed a three-inning no-hitter with six strikeouts and drove in three runs, while Mercedes Snell added four RBI and Morgan Winters chipped in a pair of doubles.
At Orange, the bats were just as loud.
Kelsey Lewis powered a 20-5 win over Lutheran West with two home runs and five RBI, while Emily Utech added a homer of her own. Sara Zack filled the stat sheet with three hits, including two triples, and four RBI in one of the most complete offensive performances of the night.
Gilmour Academy joined the offensive showcase, scoring 13 runs behind a balanced attack. Aiden Pike scored four times, Hailey Gray drove in five—including a home run—and Ava Gundling added four RBI to overwhelm Magnificat.
Even in tighter games, the impact performances stood out.
Berkshire’s Moira Wonders spun a 10-strikeout shutout in a 4-0 win over Rootstown, while teammate Whitney Davis reached base four times and scored twice. Cardinal’s Kacie Karman delivered one of the best all-around efforts of the night, striking out 11 while also driving in two runs in a win over St. John.
West Geauga’s Lely Percassi added another dominant outing to the list, firing a five-inning no-hitter with nine strikeouts in a 12-0 win over Harvey.
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Chardon relied on balance in a 7-2 win over Kenston, with Sierra Taylor driving in three runs and Caitlin Seamon controlling the game in the circle. Chagrin Falls leaned on consistent contact, getting multiple hits from Brigitte Edwards, Mia Beavers, and Ally Johnson in a win over Crestwood.
Across the board, it was a night where the bats led—but the best teams still paired it with dominant pitching when it mattered.
And when both click, the scoreboard fills up in a hurry.
Top Performers
- Ada Sirrine (Jefferson): 4-4, 2 HR, 9 RBI
- Alex Mould (NDCL): 7IP, 5H, 1R, 16K; 500th career strikeout
- Kelsey Lewis (Orange): 3-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI
- Hailey Gray (Gilmour): 3-4, HR, 5 RBI
- Sara Zack (Orange): 3-3, 2 3B, 4 RBI
- Moira Wonders (Berkshire): 7IP, 4H, 0R, 10K
- Lely Percassi (West Geauga): 5IP, 0H, 0R, 9K
- Sophie Sivon (Perry): 3IP, 0H, 0R, 6K; 3 RBI
- Kacie Karman (Cardinal): 6IP, 11K; 2 RBI
- Giada Presot (Cuyahoga Heights): HR, 2 RBI
