HS Softball Wrap: CR South rallies with three in 7th inning to beat Haverford

High school softball round up from Friday

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:38pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school softball game, with the players and ball broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes in bright colors, conveying the dynamic energy and tension of the final inning.A dramatic, last-inning comeback highlights the unpredictable excitement of high school sports.Trenton Today

The Council Rock South softball team rallied for a 3-2 victory over Haverford on Friday, scoring three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning with two outs and no one on base. Freshman Ashlyn Curtier drove in the winning run with an RBI infield single.

Why it matters

This comeback win for Council Rock South highlights the unpredictable and exciting nature of high school sports, where even a team down to its last out can mount a dramatic rally to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

The details

Down 2-0 with two outs in the bottom of the seventh, Council Rock South's rally began with a single by Sophia Salamon and a couple of walks. Jenna Pesapane walked with the bases loaded to bring home one run, and then freshman Ashlyn Curtier hit an RBI infield single that allowed Molly Gabrielle to score the winning run all the way from second base. Freshman Natalie Neubauer pitched a strong six-hitter for the Hawks, while Haverford's Sam Wolf struck out nine in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Sophia Salamon

A player for Council Rock South who got the rally started with a single in the seventh inning.

Jenna Pesapane

A player for Council Rock South who walked with the bases loaded to bring home one of the team's three runs in the seventh inning.

Ashlyn Curtier

A freshman player for Council Rock South who hit the game-winning RBI infield single in the seventh inning.

Natalie Neubauer

The freshman pitcher for Council Rock South who threw a six-hitter in the win.

Sam Wolf

The pitcher for Haverford who struck out nine batters in the losing effort.

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The takeaway

This thrilling victory for Council Rock South shows the resilience and determination of high school athletes, who never give up even when facing seemingly insurmountable odds. The team's ability to rally in the final inning is a testament to their skill, teamwork, and competitive spirit.