Softball Recap: Boone Grove's Victory on Monday Extends Winning Streak to Four

Boone Grove extended their winning streak to four on Monday, bumping their season record up to 5-7 in the process. They came out on top against the Westville Blackhawks by a score of 9-5. That looming 9-5 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wolves yet this season.

Jordyn Botma

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/21/25 @ Westville	3
05/10/24 @ Westville	2
04/06/24 @ Lowell	2
04/16/25 vs Illiana Christian	1
03/27/25 vs Crockett County	1

Jordyn Botma made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Botma was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zoey Powell, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Chayse Duerr also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

Boone Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Having lost for the first time this season, Westville fell to 3-1. The loss was their first of the season.

On Westville's side, Kierstin Vargas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks. Vargas has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.

On the hitting side, Miranda Sparks was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run. Kiersten Vaughan was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Boone Grove will welcome Kankakee Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wolves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Kougars have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Westville, they will face off against Oregon-Davis at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.