Maggie Weigel beats the throw to second during the the first round state playoff game versus Dwight-Englewood. The Gales squandered a 2-0 lead by giving up three runs in the seventh to lose the bout.

St. Mary’s ace in the circle, Jessica Gomez, has been a key reason as to why the Gaels have gotten so far along this season with such success. At the plate against Dwight-Englewood, she contributed an RBI and on the hill kept the Bulldogs scoreless for seven innings.

Casey Lucente digs into a pitch during the Gaels’ 3-2 loss to Dwight-Englewood suffered in the first round of their state playoff run. The Gaels squandered a 2-0 lead to the powerhouse Bulldogs in the seventh inning.