Softball Recap: Westview Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Naomi Tackitt

By Team Reports Sep 3, 2024, 6:43am

Softball Recap: Westview vs. Omaha Westside Warriors

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After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Gretna, Westview was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They walked away with a 5-1 win over the Omaha Westside Warriors. While Westview didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Emma Miller spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Naomi Tackitt, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Pyper Stortz, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.

Westview's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Omaha Westside, they now have a losing record at 2-3-1.

Westview didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 11-3 defeat vs. Skutt Catholic on the 31st. Omaha Westside has also already played their next contest, an 8-3 win against Gretna East on the 31st.

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