In a thrilling Saturday matchup, St. Paul's secured a commendable 5-2 win against Cushing Academy, thanks in large part to the stellar performance from their lower lineup. Dakota Martinez, Violet Eaton, and Alison Jankowski were pivotal, collectively notching five hits which contributed to four of the team's five runs.

The game remained scoreless until the third inning when Eaton's timely single drove in a run to put St. Paul's on the board. The momentum continued in the fourth with Jade Hill blasting a solo home run after a tense 6-pitch at-bat, further extending the lead.

Cushing Academy responded robustly in the bottom of the fourth, with L Prenderqast hitting a home run to left field, evening the score at 2-2. However, the tie was short-lived. In a decisive seventh inning, Isabella Martinez doubled to drive in two crucial runs for St. Paul's. Morgan Barbossa's line out then padded the lead, securing a 5-2 advantage.

Pitching was also a highlight for St. Paul's, with Heather Cotter delivering a commanding performance. Over seven innings, she allowed only three hits and two runs, striking out seven. Her counterpart, B Harb of Cushing Academy, endured a tougher outing, yielding five runs over the same stretch.

Notably, Martinez and Eaton each secured two hits, contributing significantly to the team's offense. St. Paul's showcased aggressive base running, stealing four bases, and remained error-free defensively, with Hill notably active with seven fielding chances.

Looking ahead, St. Paul's hopes to carry their winning momentum into their next game against Proctor Academy this Monday.