PJP softball wins first district crown since 2014
The Jaguars are hitting .422 as a team. PJP softball team has won its first district crown since 2014, defeating French Settlement 11-2 in mercy-rule fashion. The team is now 13-3 after rolling through District 7-2A play, outscoring its five district opponents by a combined 76-16 en route to an undefeated district crown. Ashley Chighizola and Babin have both been in great form, with Chighizingola having a 7-0 record and a 1.24 ERA in 45.1 innings, while Baleigh Tillison leads the way with a.545 average and 24 stolen bases. Five other players are hitting.400 or better, including two-hole hitter Kasia Rodriguez.
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Last season, French Settlement disposed of the Jaguars in mercy-rule fashion during their final district meeting.
My how things have changed, and Babin could not be more pleased.
The Jaguars knocked off French Settlement 11-2 on March 21 to lock up the team's first softball district crown since 2014.
"It meant a lot," said Babin, who missed last season with a broken hand. "We got mercy-ruled last year, so to beat them to win district shows how much we have grown as a team. We're just doing what we have to do."
The Jaguars are doing a little more than that. A year ago, PJP had six wins through 16 games. Fast forward to 2023, and the Jaguars are 13-3 after rolling through District 7-2A play, outscoring its five district opponents by a combined 76-16 en route to an undefeated district crown.
"It's awesome," said PJP junior pitcher Ashley Chighizola, who hurled a complete game six-hitter against French Settlement. "Seeing the growth from the time I got here as an eighth grader, it really is something special. The organization as a whole has grown so much. I'm very proud of everyone on the team."
A big reason for that turnaround has been the success of Chighizola and Babin in the circle. Chighizola sports a 7-0 record with a 1.24 ERA in 45.1 innings. She has allowed 35 hits and 18 runs (eight earned) while striking out 28. She also has two saves. Babin has a 4-3 record and a 3.91 ERA in 39.1 innings with four starts and nine total appearances.
Where the team has really excelled is at the plate. The Jaguars are hitting .422 as a team. That's not a typo. PJP has pounded out 196 hits in 464 at-bats with 73 walks.
Speedy freshman Baleigh Tillison leads the way with a .545 average and 24 stolen bases. She's the table setter in the leadoff spot, but five other players are hitting .400 or better, including two-hole hitter Kasia Rodriguez.
"I didn't get to play last year, so winning district this year is amazing. It's literally the best feeling in the world, but we still have to keep pushing for a state championship," said Rodriguez, who is batting .500 with 14 RBIs.
Chủ đề: Softball