Neshaminy Pitcher Adriana Superka Outduels Pennsbury

Superka's pitch mix keeps rival batters off balance in 4-2 victory.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:36am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented motion of a softball pitcher's windup and release, with the pitcher's body and ball broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette.Neshaminy's Adriana Superka outsmarts Pennsbury batters with her deceptive pitch mix in a key rivalry win.Pennsbury Village Today

Neshaminy High School softball pitcher Adriana Superka outdueled her counterpart from rival Pennsbury in a 4-2 victory on Tuesday. Superka kept the Pennsbury lineup off balance by mixing up her pitch selection, including an effective changeup that neutralized the opposing team's power hitters.

Why it matters

The win over Pennsbury, a longtime rival, is an important early-season victory for Neshaminy as they look to contend for the league title. Superka's ability to adjust her pitching approach and keep hitters guessing was a key factor in the outcome.

The details

Superka, a junior right-hander, struck out 10 batters and allowed just 5 hits over 7 innings. She credited her changeup as the difference-maker, saying it allowed her to neutralize Pennsbury's power threats. Neshaminy jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and held on late to secure the rivalry win.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Adriana Superka

A junior right-handed pitcher for the Neshaminy High School softball team.

Neshaminy High School

A public high school located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania that competes in the Suburban One League.

Pennsbury High School

A public high school located in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania that is a longtime rival of Neshaminy High School.

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What they’re saying

“My changeup was really working today and that helped me keep their hitters off balance.”

— Adriana Superka, Neshaminy Pitcher

What’s next

Neshaminy will look to build on this rivalry win as they continue their league schedule. Their next game is against Council Rock North on April 15th.

The takeaway

Neshaminy's victory over Pennsbury showcases the importance of a pitcher's ability to mix up their pitches and keep the opposing lineup guessing. Superka's effective changeup was the key to her success in this rivalry matchup.