Allentown Softball Team Stays Undefeated with 8-3 Win Over Lawrence

Redbirds improve to 5-0 on the season behind strong performances from Angelina Minerva and Kelsey Loughlin.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:49pm

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A cubist-inspired painting depicting a softball game, with the players and field broken down into sharp, geometric shapes in a vibrant color palette, capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.Allentown's undefeated start is the result of a cohesive team effort, with each player contributing to the Redbirds' success.Allentown Today

The Allentown High School softball team defeated Lawrence High School 8-3 to improve to a perfect 5-0 record on the season. Angelina Minerva went 3-for-4 with two runs scored to lead the Redbirds' offense, while pitcher Kelsey Loughlin struck out seven batters and also contributed at the plate with two RBIs and two walks. Allentown built an early lead and never trailed, taking advantage of four errors committed by Lawrence to pull away late.

Why it matters

Allentown's undefeated start is an impressive feat, as the Redbirds look to build on their success from last season and compete for a conference and state championship. The team's strong pitching and timely hitting have been key factors in their hot start.

The details

Allentown jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, adding single runs in the second and third innings before breaking the game open with a three-run fourth. Kelsey Loughlin earned the win for the Redbirds, striking out seven while allowing six hits and two earned runs over five innings. Loughlin also contributed at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBIs and two walks. Angelina Minerva led the offense with a 3-for-4 performance, scoring two runs. Kailyn Prekop added two hits including a triple, and Ava Centanni went 2-for-3. Lawrence committed four errors that proved costly.

  • The game was played on April 2, 2026.

The players

Angelina Minerva

A key offensive contributor for Allentown, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored in the win.

Kelsey Loughlin

The winning pitcher for Allentown, striking out seven batters while also driving in two runs at the plate.

Kailyn Prekop

Allentown player who added two hits, including a triple, to the Redbirds' offensive attack.

Ava Centanni

Allentown player who went 2-for-3 in the victory.

Madison Spiteri

Lawrence player who led her team with two hits and two RBIs in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We've been working hard in practice and it's great to see that translate to success on the field. Our defense has been solid and the offense is clicking, which is a great recipe for winning games.”

— Angelina Minerva, Allentown Player

What’s next

Allentown will look to continue its undefeated start when it takes on rival Hopewell Valley on Tuesday, April 7th.

The takeaway

Allentown's 5-0 start is an impressive accomplishment, showcasing the team's well-rounded play on both sides of the ball. If the Redbirds can maintain this level of performance, they will be a force to be reckoned with in the conference and state title races.