Softball Recap: Oscoda Triumphs

The Oscoda Owls were able to grind out a solid victory over the Mio-Au Sable Thunderbolts on Thursday, taking the game 9-5.

Kingsley Backstrom made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Backstrom was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Emma Michaud was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Allee Goslee, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Oscoda now has a winning record of 2-1.

Coming up, Oscoda will welcome Mio HomeSchool at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mio-Au Sable, they will host Whittemore-Prescott at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.