Blue Devils
| 04/28/25 @ Iroquois West | 8 |
| 04/23/25 @ Armstrong | 16 |
| 04/21/25 vs Georgetown-Ridge Farm | 13 |
| 04/18/25 @ Westville | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Armstrong | 2 |
| + 15 more games |
Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Westville is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Blue Devils will welcome the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin beat Iroquois West 8-3. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Raiders recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Eva Ronto made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Ronto was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Draycee Nelson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Callan Carpenter was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Westville never let their opponents score on Monday. They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over Milford. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won 17 games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Milford's batters probably weren't too happy with Taylor Valangeon, who pitched a no hitter and racked up nine Ks (she gave up three walks). Valangeon has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Peyton Sabalaskey was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Laney Cook, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Westville's victory bumped their record up to 20-2. As for Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin, the win got them back to even at 10-10.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Westville struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from Westville in their previous meeting last Friday. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
