Softball: Miller, Dutchmen dominate Hanover in 4-inning season opener

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Miller, Dutchmen dominate Hanover in 4-inning season opener

Annville-Cleona could not have asked for a much better start to the season.

The Dutchmen opened 2026 with a 17-0 win over Hanover on Thursday, taking control early and ending the game in 4 innings behind a big offensive performance and a dominant outing in the circle from junior Zoe Miller.

Annville-Cleona got on the board in the 1st and never slowed down. The Dutchmen scored 4 runs in the opening inning, added 5 more in the 3rd, and then broke it wide open with 8 runs in the 4th.

The early offense came from several spots in the lineup. Peyton Elder, a rising contributor at catcher, doubled in the 1st, while Miller added a single and Peyton Grumbine brought in a run on a groundout. A Hanover error also helped Annville-Cleona build its first lead.

From there, the Dutchmen kept the pressure on with timely hitting, patient at-bats, and aggressive baserunning.

Elder and Anna Pacewicz both finished with 3 RBIs to lead the offense. Senior center fielder Abigail Evans, one of Annville-Cleona’s key returners, went 2-for-4 with a double, 2 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases. Nia Hafey added a triple, 2 RBIs, and a walk, while Jayde Cruz also swiped 2 bases.

The Dutchmen also showed strong plate discipline, drawing 8 walks in the win. Senior infielder Summer Light, another key returner, worked 2 of those walks, while Temperence Brubaker and Grumbine also reached twice on walks.

In the circle, Miller was in control from the start. The junior pitcher threw 4 no-hit innings, struck out 11, and did not allow Hanover to score as Annville-Cleona closed out the season opener in dominant fashion.

With the win, Annville-Cleona starts the season 1-0 and will head to Tulpehocken on Saturday.

Annville-Cleona 17, Hanover 0

Annville-Cleona Leaders

Peyton Elder: 2-for-3, 2 runs, 3 RBIs, 2 doubles, walk
Anna Pacewicz: 2-for-4, 2 runs, 3 RBIs
Abigail Evans: 2-for-4, 2 runs, 2 RBIs, double, 2 stolen bases
Nia Hafey: 1-for-3, 2 runs, 2 RBIs, triple, walk
Zoe Miller: 1-for-4, 2 runs, RBI
Peyton Grumbine: 2 runs, RBI, 2 walks
Jayde Cruz: 2 runs, 2 stolen bases
Temperence Brubaker: 1-for-2, run, 2 walks
Summer Light: 2 walks, run

Pitching
Zoe Miller: 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 11 SO, 4 BB