Softball Recap: Leopold Has No Trouble Against Richland

The Leopold Wildcats got the win against the Richland Bears on Friday by a conclusive 24-3. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by nine runs or more this season.

Ashtyn Van De Ven

Hits Against

04/11/25 vs Richland	0
03/31/25 @ Puxico	2
03/26/25 @ Meadow Heights	1

Ashtyn Van De Ven and Piper Lincoln were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Van De Ven tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Lincoln tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Van De Ven has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Van De Ven scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Lincoln got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. That home run was Lincoln's first of the season.

In other batting news, Leopold got a massive performance out of Katlyn Arnzen, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brenna Beussink, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Leopold always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .727. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Leopold's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-5.

Coming up, Leopold will take on Woodland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.57 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. Richland has already played their next contest (against Campbell), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.