Softball Recap: Millard South Sets Scoring Season-High Against Bellevue West

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Millard South). They were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Bellevue West Thunderbirds on Tuesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-2 on Saturday.

Makenzi McCoy looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk).

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maggie Brower, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those stolen bases were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Witzke, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.

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Hits

08/26/25 vs Bellevue West	12
08/25/25 @ Pius X	11
08/23/25 vs Bellevue East	1
08/23/25 vs Bellevue West	11
08/22/25 vs Blair	9
+ 9 more games

Millard South kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in September of 2024.

Millard South has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Bellevue West, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.

Coming up, Millard South will square off against Gretna East at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Bellevue West, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Elkhorn South at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Thunderbirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Storm have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.