Pleasant Plains Softball Defeats PORTA

Senior Delaney Murphy delivers game-winning hit in 3-0 victory

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:08am

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The Pleasant Plains High School softball team defeated Petersburg PORTA 3-0 on Thursday, with senior Delaney Murphy providing the go-ahead RBI double to help the Cardinals improve to 10-3 on the season.

Why it matters

The win over PORTA continues a strong start to the season for the Pleasant Plains softball team, which is looking to build on its success from last year and make a deep postseason run.

The details

In the tight, low-scoring affair, Delaney Murphy came through with a clutch RBI double to give Pleasant Plains the lead. The Cardinals' defense and pitching held PORTA scoreless to secure the 3-0 victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Delaney Murphy

A senior on the Pleasant Plains High School softball team who delivered the go-ahead RBI double in the team's 3-0 win over PORTA.

Pleasant Plains High School

The high school softball team that defeated PORTA 3-0 to improve to 10-3 on the season.

Petersburg PORTA

The opposing high school softball team that lost 3-0 to Pleasant Plains.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a close game, so I was just trying to get that run in and give us the lead.”

— Delaney Murphy, Pleasant Plains Senior

What’s next

Pleasant Plains will look to continue its strong start to the season with upcoming games against rival schools.

The takeaway

Delaney Murphy's clutch hit helped the Pleasant Plains softball team secure an important early-season victory, demonstrating the team's ability to win close games and build momentum for a potential postseason run.