Archbishop Murphy Scores 27 to Top Shorecrest in Softball Blowout

Wildcats erupt for 13 runs in extra inning to defeat Scots 27-14

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:19am

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In a high-scoring Wesco 3A/2A South softball matchup, Archbishop Murphy defeated Shorecrest 27-14 in 8 innings. The Wildcats scored 13 runs in the extra frame to pull away, with Carly Madhavan and Sarah Fletcher each driving in 6 runs. Shorecrest's Lilia Titiali'i-McKinnon had 5 RBIs in the loss.

Why it matters

The win keeps Archbishop Murphy undefeated in league play, while the loss drops Shorecrest to 2-2 in the Wesco 3A/2A South. The offensive outburst highlights the competitive nature of the league, where high-scoring games are becoming more common.

The details

Archbishop Murphy scored 14 runs to tie the game in regulation, then erupted for 13 more in the 8th inning to win 27-14. The Wildcats had 27 hits, including 11 extra-base hits and 3 home runs. Carly Madhavan homered twice and drove in 6 runs, while Sarah Fletcher hit a grand slam and also had 6 RBIs. Shorecrest's Lilia Titiali'i-McKinnon had 5 RBIs on two doubles.

The game was played on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Carly Madhavan

A player for Archbishop Murphy who hit two home runs and drove in 6 runs in the game.

Sarah Fletcher

A player for Archbishop Murphy who hit a grand slam and drove in 6 runs in the game.

Lilia Titiali'i-McKinnon

A player for Shorecrest who had 5 RBIs on two doubles in the game.