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.
