Softball Recap: Staunton Wins Going Away Against East Alton-Wood River

Staunton came out on top against East Alton-Wood River on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run sixth inning. The Bulldogs put the hurt on the Oilers with a sharp 9-2 win. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by six runs or more this season.

Gianna Bianco spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.

Grace Burris

Doubles (Career)

04/23/25 @ East Alton-Wood River	2
04/22/25 vs Litchfield	1
03/24/25 vs Roxana	1
03/21/25 vs Metro-East Lutheran	1
03/18/25 @ Father McGivney Catholic	1

On the hitting side, Staunton let Lilly Bandy and Grace Burris run wild. Bandy went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Burris went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave Burris a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Izzy Janus, who got on base in two of her five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.

The victory made it two in a row for Staunton and bumps their season record up to 11-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for East Alton-Wood River, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Staunton will face off against Mulberry Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Aces have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season. As for East Alton-Wood River, they will challenge Columbia at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.