{"id":51156,"date":"2026-04-18T15:58:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T15:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/51156\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T15:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T15:58:11","slug":"mason-fetterolf-comes-up-big-twice-for-batavia-in-win-over-geneva-shaw-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/51156\/","title":{"rendered":"Mason Fetterolf comes up big twice for Batavia in win over Geneva \u2013 Shaw Local"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mason Fetterolf came through in the clutch twice during Batavia\u2019s<\/a> 11-0 DuKane Conference win over Geneva<\/a> on Friday.<\/p>\n

In the top of the fourth inning, the freshman third baseman came to bat with two outs and the bases loaded. After getting behind in the count 0-2, Fetterolf smashed a double into straight away center field, plating two runners to put the Vikings in front 2-0.<\/p>\n

An inning later, Fetterolf found herself in almost the same situation \u2013 the bases loaded but only one out. With a full count, the freshman delivered again with a double to the gap in right, knocking in two more runs that extended Batavia\u2019s lead to 7-0.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I knew that I was down in the count, so I was just kind of being patient because normally I rush my at-bat,\u201d Fetterolf said of her first double. \u201cBut today I just wanted to be patient and wait for my pitch, and it worked out.\u201d<\/p>\n

She used the same strategy for her next at-bat.<\/p>\n

Fellow freshman Francesca Carter dominated in the circle. The right-hander struck out eight, issued no walks and scattered five singles to earn the win.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was really working the ball inside,\u201d Carter said. \u201cI was spinning the ball a bunch, and it really seemed to be successful for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fetterolf also scored twice, the first time on the second of four singles rapped out by sophomore Leah Paganelis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe last three games, Leah\u2019s been hitting the ball really well for us,\u201d said Batavia coach Torry Pryor. \u201cAnd she plays a solid first base.\u201d<\/p>\n

Batavia (4-11, 1-2) scored five in the fourth, four in the fifth and two in the sixth for its first conference win.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnytime you play Geneva, it\u2019s going to be a tough game, no matter what the record is for either team,\u201d Pryor said. \u201cBut each game we\u2019re getting better. We\u2019ve played some tough teams and we\u2019re just learning as we go.\u201d<\/p>\n

Batavia spoiled Geneva\u2019s senior night. All five graduating players \u2013 Maddie Parsons, Maya Sabo, Sophia Stewart, Mariana LaVoy and Megan O\u2019Connor \u2013 started for the Vikings.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels so soon. I have done this for four years now,\u201d O\u2019Connor, a team captain, said about wrapping up her high school softball career. \u201cThere are so many people who have impacted me the past couple years and there are so many people who come and go. But I\u2019m really grateful for (assistant) coach (Meg) Cohrs and (head) coach (Kaleigh) O\u2019Brien. They\u2019ve really helped shape this program into what it is now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Geneva (1-10, 0-3) is also a work in progress.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2018m very proud of the effort that these kids came out with today. The underclassmen did the jobs that we need them to do and are making impacts for us,\u201d O\u2019Brien said. \u201cI think we just got to keep working, keep getting better. The more we are together as a team and the more we keep playing, the better we\u2019re going to get.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jazmine Reddick and Clara Lyons accounted for four of Geneva\u2019s hits with both sophomores connecting for two singles.<\/p>\n

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Softball: Fetterolf delivers big blasts in Batavia\u2019s win over Geneva<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n