Softball Recap: Crete Makes It Six in a Row on the Road

Cardinals

Margin (Wins)

08/22/25 vs Gering	15
09/02/25 @ Fairbury	13
09/04/25 vs McCook	12
09/04/25 vs North Platte	11
09/09/25 @ Aquinas	10

Crete had won six straight on the road, but on Thursday they bumped up to 12-2 to make it seven. They blew past the Aurora Huskies 14-6. Considering the Cardinals have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Madynn Dunham made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-4.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kacey Dunaway, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted over her last 14 games. Another player making a difference was Camry Draeger, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.

As for Aurora, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 6-6. They haven't had much luck with Crete recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

On Aurora's side, Ashlyn Kottwitz and Vivi Fahrnbruch stepped up to the plate in a big way. Kottwitz went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Fahrnbruch went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Novella Stevens also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Crete wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 10-0 victory against O'Neill on the 13th. As for Aurora, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Adams Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.