Mustangs Sweep away Lions

Stevenson sweeps MAC conference opponent Albright picking up two crucial MAC conference wins.

Ben Johnson, Senior Sports Reporter

April 7, 2025

Stevenson Softball gathers for talk between games celebrating a win

The Stevenson University softball team continued its strong season with a Commonwealth Conference doubleheader sweep on Saturday, defeating Albright College by scores of 4-3 and 10-2. The Mustangs improved to 17-5 overall and 5-3 in conference play, while Albright dropped to 3-17 and 0-8.

Game 1 – Stevenson 4, Albright 3
Stevenson wasted no time in game one, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. Ava Stafursky delivered a two-run homer, scoring McKenzie Tobler, followed by Rebecca Henry scoring on an error. In the fifth, Rebecca Maiorano singled to right field to bring home Tobler, extending the lead to 4-1.

McKenzie Tobler Stands Ready for Play (Grant DeVivo)

Albright rallied with two runs in the seventh, but pitcher Angelica Gurevich sealed the win with a strikeout, leaving the bases loaded. Gurevich earned the complete game victory, improving to 6-1 with six strikeouts and three walks.

Tobler, Maiorano, and Stafursky each recorded hits, with Maiorano driving in one run and Stafursky collecting two RBIs.

Game 2 – Stevenson 10, Albright 2 (6 innings)
After falling behind 2-1, Stevenson surged late to secure a run-rule victory in six innings. The Mustangs scored two runs in the fifth to retake the lead, then exploded for seven in the sixth to put the game out of reach.

Tobler opened the scoring in the first, coming home on an error. Albright answered with a run in the second and added another in the fourth to go ahead 2-1. Stevenson tied the game in the fifth when Tobler singled up the middle, scoring Maddie Buher. Sahara Ward then scored on a sacrifice fly from Stafursky to make it 3-2.

The sixth inning saw a team-wide offensive effort, with RBIs from Ward, Tobler, Stafursky, Henry, Tessa Boswell, and Danielle Mills. Tobler and Mills each finished with three hits, while Ward, Boswell, and Mykaela Getz chipped in with two hits apiece.

Alexis Kirkessner earned the win, improving to 6-3. She allowed just four hits and two earned runs while striking out two.

Stevenson will return to action on Wednesday, hosting local rival McDaniel College for a doubleheader at 3 and 5 p.m.

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About the Contributors

Ben Johnson, Sports Digital Reporter

Ben is a senior communication studies major. He is from Hanover, Pennsylvania. He worked as a reporter for the Villager in Fall of 2023 through Spring 2024. In addition to working for The Villager, Ben interns at CareFirst & the Baltimore Ravens. Ben enjoys covering sports and is the sports digital and senior sports reporter for the Villager. After college, Ben hopes to one day pursue a career in journalism in the sports beat or as an investigative reporter in politics or world news. He hopes to continue to cover stories, and sports the way he has for the Villager.

Grant DeVivo, Senior Sports Editor

Grant is a fifth-year graduate student from Westminster, Maryland. He acquired his B.S. in business communication in May, 2024, and he is now pursuing a master’s in communication. He also plays catcher for the Stevenson Mustangs club baseball team.