Softball Game Preview: Stanley-Boyd Orioles vs. Columbus Catholic Dons

Orioles

Runs

05/14/26 @ McDonell Central	9
05/12/26 @ Fall Creek	11
05/12/26 @ Fall Creek	3
05/07/26 @ Thorp	12
05/05/26 vs Regis	19
+ 12 more games

Stanley-Boyd is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Columbus Catholic is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Orioles will host the Dons at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Stanley-Boyd is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.

Stanley-Boyd came out on top against McDonell Central on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fourth inning. The Orioles walked away with a 9-4 win over the Macks.

Caitlen Ketterhagen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kelly Lew, who went 4-for-5 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Nitz, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Columbus Catholic got the win against Loyal/Greenwood on Tuesday by a conclusive 15-5. The Dons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.

Columbus Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Stanley-Boyd, their win bumped their record up to 16-1.

Stanley-Boyd suffered a grim 11-5 defeat to Columbus Catholic in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will the Orioles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.