The Goldey-Beacom Lightning softball team ended a lengthy drought against their local rivals on Tuesday, defeating Wilmington University 3-0 in the second game of a doubleheader.
The victory marks the Lightning’s first regular-season triumph over the cross-town Wildcats since April 12, 2017, breaking a streak that had lasted nearly nine years. Even more significant for the home crowd, this represented Goldey-Beacom’s first victory against Wilmington on their own field since April 3, 2014.
The day began with disappointment as the Lightning dropped the opening contest by a score of 3-1. However, the team regrouped and dominated the nightcap, shutting out their rivals to split the doubleheader and provide a memorable moment for players and fans alike.
The breakthrough victory against their nearby competitors gives Goldey-Beacom momentum as they continue their season, finally overcoming a rival that had gotten the better of them for the better part of a decade.
