Warriors Shut Out Danville in 9-0 Victory

The Casey-Westfield varsity softball team put together a complete performance on Thursday, shutting out Danville for a commanding 9-0 non-conference victory.

The Warriors broke the game open early, scoring five runs in the second inning and adding four more in the third to build a lead they would never relinquish. Casey-Westfield’s offense showcased serious power, with Ava Goble, Ella Whitacre, and Lucy Moore each connecting for home runs.

The pitching staff was equally impressive, as Arhianna Bonds and G. Gilbert combined to hold the Danville lineup scoreless on just four hits. Bonds started the game and pitched four strong innings, striking out four, while Gilbert tossed three innings of relief to secure the shutout win.

The Warriors’ defense was flawless behind their pitchers, turning in a perfect fielding performance with no errors on the day.

Ava Goble led the team with four RBIs, while Ella Whitacre drove in two runs and Lucy Moore added an RBI to anchor the offensive effort. Anna Karras also contributed a hit and an RBI, continuing her productive season at the plate.

Casey-Westfield moves to 25-26 on the season. The team will look to carry the momentum from this dominant victory into their next conference showdown.

Game Summary

Score by Innings

Scoring Drives

2nd Inning

• Casey-Westfield explodes for five runs to take an early lead.

3rd Inning

• Casey-Westfield extends the lead with four runs, bringing the score to 9-0.

Individual Statistics

PITCHING:

• Arhianna Bonds (CW): 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 K, 0 BB

• G. Gilbert (CW): 3 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 K, 0 BB

BATTING:

• Ava Goble (CW): 1-for-2, HR, 4 RBI

• Ella Whitacre (CW): 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI

• Lucy Moore (CW): 1-for-2, HR, 1 RBI

• Anna Karras (CW): 1-for-2, 1 2B, 1 RBI