Softball Recap: Utica Ford Comes Up Short

Falcons

Previous 5 Games

05/12/25 vs Dakota	0-10
05/12/25 vs Dakota	2-1
05/08/25 vs Chippewa Valley	10-0
05/03/25 vs Frankenmuth	11-1
05/03/25 vs Dexter	8-8

Utica Ford dropped their record down to 12-6-1 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They lost 10-0 to the Dakota Cougars. The game marked the first time this year in which the Falcons were not able to get on the board.

As for Dakota, they moved to 16-5 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by six runs or more this season.

For Dakota's part, they got a great performance from Brooke Cahill as she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Cahill has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Kiley Phelan was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kasey Ross, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Utica Ford and Dakota should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Michigan Rankings. The Falcons will take on Grosse Pointe North at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (43 vs. 175). Meanwhile, Dakota (ranked fourth) will meet Romeo (ranked 32nd) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.