La Salle softball pitcher tosses perfect game

Natalya Horton's dominant performance leads team to Colonial Council win

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:48am

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An abstract, energetic painting using bold, neon-colored brushstrokes to depict the powerful pitching motion of a softball player, conveying the raw athleticism and intensity of the game.Natalya Horton's dominant perfect game performance propels La Salle softball to another Colonial Council victory.Voorheesville Today

Natalya Horton, a pitcher for the La Salle softball team, threw a perfect game in her team's 3-0 victory over Voorheesville in Colonial Council play. Horton struck out 13 batters in the dominant outing, which improved La Salle's record to 4-0 in the league and 7-0 overall.

Why it matters

Perfect games are extremely rare in softball, making Horton's accomplishment all the more impressive. La Salle's undefeated start also positions them as an early frontrunner in the Colonial Council standings.

The details

Horton was in complete control throughout the game, retiring all 21 Voorheesville batters she faced. She struck out 13 hitters, including several key moments to preserve the perfect game.

  • The game took place on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Natalya Horton

A pitcher for the La Salle softball team who threw a perfect game in their 3-0 victory over Voorheesville.

La Salle

The high school softball team that Natalya Horton plays for, who improved to 4-0 in the Colonial Council and 7-0 overall with the win.

Voorheesville

The opposing team that La Salle defeated 3-0 in the Colonial Council softball game.

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What they’re saying

“Natalya was absolutely dominant out there today. Her stuff was unhittable, and she really set the tone for our team's performance.”

— Coach Sarah Johnson, La Salle Softball Head Coach

What’s next

La Salle will look to continue their undefeated start when they face off against rival Bethlehem in a key Colonial Council matchup next week.

The takeaway

Natalya Horton's perfect game showcases the La Salle softball team's potential to make a deep playoff run this season, as they have proven they can win in dominant fashion against quality opponents.