Watervliet Public Schools

The Panthers’ offense stayed scorching in the nightcap, erupting for a season-high 23 hits to complete the doubleheader sweep over Hartford. Kaylee Bartee led the offensive explosion with a perfect 5-for-5 performance, tallying three singles, a double, a triple, and six RBI. Emma Kirksey continued her big day with a double, triple, and three RBI, while Leila Liberto-Taylor added two singles, a triple, and two RBI. Ava Trapp chipped in with a double and triple, Sienna Bulat recorded two singles and an RBI, and Madison Eberhard contributed two hits and three RBI. Kendle Kiefer added a single and RBI, Alexis Eberhard had a hit, and Ava Thomas delivered a triple as the lineup produced up and down the order. Mackenzie Birmele earned the win in the circle to cap off the dominant performance. With the sweep, the Panthers improve to 14-11 on the season and will look to keep the momentum rolling Saturday at home in the SAC Round Robin.