The Northampton girls softball team is enjoying a strong season so far with an overall and league records of 5-3.

The team victories include a three-inning shutout against Allen on Thursday, April 12, and wins over Pleasant Valley and Whitehall to round out play for the week.

In Thursday’s no hitter against Allen, Northampton’s Hannah Boggs and Elizabeth Moore tallied up three RBIs each with teammates Madison Fraley and Heather Alich close behind with two RBIs each. The game was called in accordance with the 15-run, mercy rule in the middle of the third inning.

Adding to their winning season, Northampton traveled to Pleasant Valley on Saturday, April 14, for a noon showdown which resulted in another Northampton win by a score of 16-4. During Saturday’s game, Northampton racked up 13 hits including two home runs by Boggs and Fraley. Northampton’s Kendyll Strohl also had a great game with four RBIs and one double.

Perhaps the sweetest victory of the week came on Tuesday evening when Northampton welcomed Cement Belt rival Whitehall for a hard-fought game that would end in a 7-5 Northampton victory.

Northampton’s Madison Biechy pitched a strong game with 14 strikeouts and just one walk. Boggs contributed three RBIs including one home run. Overall Northampton tallied seven hits and held Whitehall scoreless for the last four innings of play.

Northampton hopes to continue its winning season as they welcome Stroudsburg High School on Thursday, April 19, at 4 p.m.