Softball Recap: Cerro Gordo/Bement Comes Up Short

Cerro Gordo/Bement extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-10 in the process. They came up short against the Villa Grove Blue Devils, falling 18-3. If the Broncos were looking for revenge after losing 12-0 to the Blue Devils when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

As for Villa Grove, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by eight runs or more this season.

For Villa Grove's part, Piper Kiser made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Kiser was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, three doubles, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.

In other batting news, Hayden Thomas was a standout: she fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-4. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Izzy Dodd, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two RBI, and one double.

Cerro Gordo/Bement wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 12-1 defeat against Argenta-Oreana on the 21st. As for Villa Grove, they have also already played their next contest, a 19-0 victory against Okaw Valley on the 21st.