Troy, Piqua softball teams earn wins

Troy stays undefeated, Piqua shuts out West Carrollton

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:09am

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The Troy softball team maintained its share of first place in the MVL with a 15-1 win over Vandalia-Butler, improving to 13-0 on the season. Maliah Shaw, Makayla Kennedy, and Amayah Kennedy led the offensive effort for Troy. Meanwhile, the Piqua softball team shut out West Carrollton 10-0, with Athena Duff, Rachel Price, and Dylan Weatherly starring for the home team.

Why it matters

These wins keep the Troy and Piqua softball teams in contention for their respective league titles, as the season reaches its midpoint. Strong performances from key players demonstrate the depth and talent on these squads, which could give them an edge as the playoffs approach.

The details

For Troy, Maliah Shaw went 4-for-4 with two RBIs, Makayla Kennedy was 2-for-4 with three RBIs, and Amayah Kennedy was 3-for-3 with a double, triple, and three RBIs. Riley King added a double and three RBIs. The pitching duo of Julia Rose and Reese Campbell combined for a two-hitter with five strikeouts. For Piqua, Athena Duff was 3-for-3 with a double and three RBIs, Rachel Price homered and drove in two runs, and Dylan Weatherly tossed a two-hit shutout with seven strikeouts.

  • The Troy and Piqua softball games took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Maliah Shaw

A key offensive contributor for the Troy softball team, going 4-for-4 with two RBIs in the win.

Makayla Kennedy

The Troy softball team's second baseman, she went 2-for-4 with three RBIs in the victory.

Amayah Kennedy

The Troy softball team's center fielder, she had a big game with a double, triple, and three RBIs.

Athena Duff

The Piqua softball team's third baseman, she went 3-for-3 with a double and three RBIs in the shutout win.

Rachel Price

The Piqua softball team's catcher, she homered and drove in two runs in the victory.

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The takeaway

These wins demonstrate the strength and depth of the Troy and Piqua softball programs, which are both in contention for league titles this season. The performances of key players like Maliah Shaw, the Kennedy sisters, Athena Duff, and Rachel Price show why these teams are among the top contenders in their respective leagues.