Softball Game Preview: Lutheran West Longhorns vs. Magnificat Blue Streaks

Lutheran West is 0-5 against Magnificat since March of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Longhorns will challenge the Blue Streaks at 4:30 p.m. Lutheran West has given up an average of 14.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Lutheran West is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Cuyahoga Heights, falling 12-3.

Meanwhile, Magnificat lost 16-1 to Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin on Wednesday. The Blue Streaks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Haley Wheeler was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and one run.

Lutheran West's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Magnificat, their loss dropped their record down to 6-12.

Lutheran West might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Magnificat in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Longhorns avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.