The biggest obstacle in Blair’s path to a perfect regular season could be Sherwood (6-1, 2-0 4A East), which will host the Blazers on May 2.
In her first full season as the Warriors’ sole starting pitcher, junior Dana Ward has thrown four no-hitters and amassed 114 strikeouts, giving her nine games to reach her goal of 200 for the year.
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“This year it’s her show,” said Sherwood coach Pat Flanagan, “and she wants the ball.”
The Warriors have averaged over eight runs a game while giving up only four runs all season. Seventy-five percent of those came in a 3-2 loss to Watkins Mill on March 30.
Sherwood’s number three and four hitters have earned their positions in the batting order, with sophomore right fielder Kathy Holonich batting third — she has hit in every game — and junior catcher Katie Obal in the cleanup spot with a .636 average.