Casey-Westfield Offense Explodes in Dominant 20-0 Shutout of St. Teresa
The Casey-Westfield varsity softball team delivered a flawless all-around performance on Friday, erupting offensively to secure a decisive 20-0 non-conference victory over visiting St. Teresa in a four-inning, run-rule shortened game.
The Warriors wasted no time establishing control, sending a barrage of hitters to the plate in a massive nine-run first inning. Casey-Westfield kept their foot firmly on the gas pedal with four runs in the second and seven in the third, overwhelming the Bulldogs’ defense while playing completely error-free softball in the field.
Junior H. Schackmann (#7) sparked the offensive onslaught, going a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate with a double, two runs scored, and a game-high five RBIs. Junior Ella Whitacre provided the game’s biggest swing, blasting a home run and driving in three runs during her perfect 2-for-2 outing. Sophomore Arhianna Bonds also enjoyed a flawless day in the batter’s box, going 3-for-3 with a double, two RBIs, and three runs scored, while senior Ava Goble ripped a pair of doubles to drive in two more.
In the circle, a trio of Casey-Westfield pitchers combined for a pristine four-inning shutout. Sophomore G. Gilbert earned the start and the win, scattering just two hits over two scoreless innings while striking out a pair. Destiney Budd and Goble each tossed a scoreless inning in relief to close out the game. Goble was particularly dominant in her lone frame, striking out the side.
St. Teresa struggled to contain the Warriors’ lineup, committing two costly errors behind their pitching staff. Xaniyah Todd, Emery Krieger, Riley Boyer, and Avery Harrison each managed a hit for the Bulldogs, but the team could not string together enough offense to push a run across.
Game Summary
Score by Quarters
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | R | H | E |
| St. Teresa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Casey-Westfield | 9 | 4 | 7 | – | 20 | 18 | 0 |
Note: Quarters represent innings 1 through 4 in this shortened contest.
Scoring Drives
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Quarter 1 (1st Inning)
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Casey-Westfield: Set the tone immediately, batting around the order to plate 9 runs on an unrelenting string of hits.
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Quarter 2 (2nd Inning)
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Casey-Westfield: Maintained the pressure, tacking on 4 additional runs to extend the lead to 13-0.
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Quarter 3 (3rd Inning)
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Casey-Westfield: Put the game completely out of reach with a 7-run surge, highlighted by an Ella Whitacre home run.
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Quarter 4 (4th Inning)
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St. Teresa: Kept off the board in the top of the frame, bringing the game to an early conclusion via the run rule.
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Individual Statistics
CASEY-WESTFIELD BATTING:
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H. Schackmann (Jr, #7): 3-3, 1 2B, 5 RBI, 2 R
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Ella Whitacre (Jr): 2-2, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R
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Arhianna Bonds (So): 3-3, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R
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Ava Goble (Sr): 2-3, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R
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Gabriela Frye (So): 2-3, 2 RBI, 1 R
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Addison Seaton (Sr): 1-2, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB
CASEY-WESTFIELD PITCHING:
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G. Gilbert (W): 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
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Destiney Budd: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
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Ava Goble: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
ST. TERESA BATTING:
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Xaniyah Todd (Jr): 1-2
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Emery Krieger (Jr): 1-2
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Riley Boyer (Jr): 1-2
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Avery Harrison (Jr): 1-2, 1 SB
ST. TERESA PITCHING:
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Avery Harrison (L): 2.0 IP, 13 H, 13 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 0 K
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S. Chandler: 1.0 IP, 5 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 5 BB, 0 K
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