Girls Varsity Softball Pushes Pelicans Out of Nest To Advance
In its first playoff game, Rye Girls Varsity Softball pushed the Pelham Pelicans out of their nest, winning at home 6–3.
Penelope Gilmore pitched a complete game for the win. Ashley Kessner blasted a grand slam in the first inning, giving Rye a 4–0 lead right out of the gate. Ava Rollano also contributed offensively with a run-scoring triple to extend the lead later in the game.
“It was a great team win,” said Rye Girls Varsity Softball Coach Alex Tejera.
Game highlights included:
- Gilmore CG 9H 3ER 1BB 8K (W)
- Brooks 1 for 3 BB R
- Deertz 1 for 3 R
- Kessner 1 for 3 HR 4Rbi R
- Rollano 1 for 1 3B 2BB Rbi R
- Lien 2 for 3
- Cross 1 for 3 R
The Garnets advance to the second round and travel to take on Nyack on Thursday at 4:30pm.
