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Softball Returns Home to Start Conference Play

LAKEWOOD, NJ (March 18, 2025) - Georgian Court Softball opens up CACC action this week at home. 

Opponent
Holy Family Tigers (8-12, 1-1 CACC)

Where 
Lakewood, NJ - GCU Softball Field

When
Wednesday, March 19 - 2 pm (DH)

How to Watch
• Wednesday's games are available via a free-to-view stream on the Georgian Court portal of the CACC Digital Network, powered by HUDL. Live stats are also available on the Lions schedule page. 

Previously vs. Holy Family
• Georgian Court's playoff standings took a big hit last season after getting swept at Holy Family.
• Historically, GCU has owned this rivalry, 30-12. Last season's sweep was the Tigers first doubleheader sweep since 2017.
• The Lions led 2-0 entering the bottom of the sixth, but allowed four runs in the inning and the Tigers took game one, 4-2. 
• Holy Family put up four run innings in the third and fifth in game two of their 8-2 win.
Jadalynn Rodriguez and Kaitlyn Stufft each had an RBI in both ends of the doubleheader. 

Last Time Out
• Georgian Court's offense didn't find much success last Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas.
• The Spartans swept the Lions 9-1 and 5-0.
Cheyenne Jackson's second inning home run in game two was GCU's lone run of the afternoon.

Individual Milestones
• One more win will get Janelle Blaszka to 30. Just the eighth Lion in the NCAA era to reach that total.
• She also needs just five strikeouts to enter the top-10 in the NCAA-era. 
• Cheyenne Jackson and Gabriella Aleman need one hit for 40. 
• Two runs and two RBI will bring Charlee Mae Sinderud to 20.

CACC Leaders
• Janelle Blaszka is sixth in the CACC in strikeouts per seven innings.
• Kaylin Curro sits fourth in the league in triples. She's also leading the CACC in triples per game.
Cheyenne Jackson has moved to second in slugging percentage. 
• Behind the dish, Mikayla LaPlaca's five caught stealings are one behind the league leader. 
• The Lions defense is third in the CACC with four double plays turned and fourth in total fielding percentage. 
• Georgian Court is third scoring 4.17 runs per game.

Who's Hot?
• Kaylin Curro has a seven-game hitting streak with three-multiple hit games in that stretch.
• Cheyenne Jackson is on a power tear with two doubles, two home runs and a triple in her last four games. 
• Gabrielle Aleman has a hit in six of her last seven games. 
Ella Moore doubled twice in game two at St. Thomas Aquinas. 

About the Opponent
Holy Family Tigers

• Holy Family has already started playing CACC games and are off to a 1-1 start in the league.
• They're 8-12 overall and 2-2 playing on the road.
• The Tigers split with Dominican before getting swept in a doubleheader vs. Lock Haven. 
• Holy Family's offense has been carrying them. They have a league-high eight home runs and are hitting .276 as a team.
• Alexis Letizia and Sam Ciasullo each have a pair of home runs and double-digit RBI.
• Paige Tidabeck has been excellent in the circle with a 1.47 ERA in 38 innings. Kinsley Hall has struck out 60 in 51 frames.
• Holy Family has been playing for the extra-base hit. They don't do much running with just seven stolen bases.
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Players Mentioned

Jadalynn Rodriguez

#3 Jadalynn Rodriguez

OF
5' 6"
Senior
L/L
Kaitlyn  Stufft

#9 Kaitlyn Stufft

1B
6' 0"
Senior
R/R
Gabriella Aleman

#1 Gabriella Aleman

UTL
5' 2"
Sophomore
R/R
Janelle Blaszka

#33 Janelle Blaszka

RHP
5' 4"
Junior
R/R
Cheyenne Jackson

#24 Cheyenne Jackson

IF
5' 3"
Sophomore
R/R
Charlee Mae Sinderud

#7 Charlee Mae Sinderud

UTL
5' 8"
Sophomore
R/R
Mikayla LaPlaca

#3 Mikayla LaPlaca

C/UTL
5' 2"
Graduate Student
R/R
Kaylin Curro

#18 Kaylin Curro

IF
5' 9"
Junior
L/R
Ella Moore

#9 Ella Moore

1B/OF
5' 7"
Junior
L/L

Players Mentioned

Jadalynn Rodriguez

#3 Jadalynn Rodriguez

5' 6"
Senior
L/L
OF
Kaitlyn  Stufft

#9 Kaitlyn Stufft

6' 0"
Senior
R/R
1B
Gabriella Aleman

#1 Gabriella Aleman

5' 2"
Sophomore
R/R
UTL
Janelle Blaszka

#33 Janelle Blaszka

5' 4"
Junior
R/R
RHP
Cheyenne Jackson

#24 Cheyenne Jackson

5' 3"
Sophomore
R/R
IF
Charlee Mae Sinderud

#7 Charlee Mae Sinderud

5' 8"
Sophomore
R/R
UTL
Mikayla LaPlaca

#3 Mikayla LaPlaca

5' 2"
Graduate Student
R/R
C/UTL
Kaylin Curro

#18 Kaylin Curro

5' 9"
Junior
L/R
IF
Ella Moore

#9 Ella Moore

5' 7"
Junior
L/L
1B/OF