Vikings’ Season Concludes in Region Semifinals
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
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4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 8 |
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0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
CONTACT: Julia Quinlan, j.quinlan@hvcc.edu, (518) 629-7863 or (518) 530-7376
FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Hudson Valley Community College softball team saw its 2026 season come to a close on Tuesday, falling to #7 seeded Monroe Community College in the Region III semifinal round.
The Vikings dropped a pair of games to Monroe, narrowly losing Game 1, 6-5, before falling 15-6 in Game 2.
In the opener, Hudson Valley battled throughout in a tightly contested game. After falling behind early, the Vikings responded in the third inning, tying the game at 3-3 on a pair of sacrifice flies, including one off the bat of Kristel. Monroe regained the lead in the fifth inning with back-to-back home runs, which ultimately proved to be the difference.
Currao led the Vikings offensively in Game 1 with two RBIs, while Currao, Graham, Bonafede, Kilburn, and Kristel each recorded a hit. The Vikings showed patience at the plate, drawing six walks in the contest.
In Game 2, Monroe broke the game open with an 11-run third inning en route to a 15-6 victory. Despite the setback, Hudson Valley continued to compete offensively, with Currao driving in three runs and Stevens collecting two hits in two at-bats from the nine spot. The Vikings also turned two double plays defensively.
Hudson Valley concludes the season with a 21-14 overall record, marking a strong debut campaign under first-year head coach Katy Lucey. The Vikings showed resilience and growth throughout the season, earning a semifinal appearance and positioning themselves for continued success in the future.
