Shamrock Softball falls in Regional Finals

On Saturday, the St. Patrick’s Girls Varsity Softball team traveled to Maple Valley. In the first round of Regional matchups, Mendon defeated Gobles.

In the second game, the St. Patrick Shamrocks faced the Decatur Raiders and defeated them, 10-4. Mattie Honsowitz pitched a complete game and allowed only 1 hit and had 7 strikeouts. Offensively, Gracelyn Rockey led the Shamrocks hitting 3-4 with 2 runs, 2 RBIs, and a homerun. Lily Sandborn went 2-3, Mattie Honsowitz went 2-3 with 4 RBIs, Aislynn King had 2 RBIs, Megan Myers had 1 RBI, and Macie Leonard had 3 walks that turned into 3 runs for the team.

St. Patrick advanced to the Regional Finals against Mendon in the final game of the day. The Shamrocks fell to the Hornets, 3-18. The game was pitched by Mattie Honsowitz, Macie Leonard and Kennedy Drake and the Hornets came ready to hit. The Shamrocks struggled offensively despite being disciplined at the plate. Gracelyn Rockey went 1-1 with 1 RBI and 2 stolen bases. Macie Leonard and Mattie Honsowitz each added one run for the Shamrocks, but together the team scored 3 runs which left them short for the victory.

“This team has our whole heart. We started the season excited - but still developing, and piecing together holes on both offense and defense. As a team- they fought to gain understanding and discipline, but also found the JOY that belongs on the softball field. We are so PROUD of each of the 19 girls in the program and their achievements this season. Our CMAC league is fierce and we are thankful to have played such excellent teams this year that helped us develop. The team has a District Championship, Lake Leelanau Tournament championship, 4 CMAC Conference players, 8 District achievement players, a Team Academic All State, two senior All State certificates, and more awards coming in. Bigger than all of those awards and achievements is a team bond, memories of tournaments, giving back to our community members, team mass and displaying positive behavior in all that we do. We are thankful for our families, stakeholders, and fans as your constant support and positive words made all the difference to this team. Congratulations to our 2025 Varsity Softball team - we are so proud of you! - Jo and Keelie-“

Photo by Lindsey Cook