Softball Game Preview: Bismarck Indians vs. Valle Catholic Warriors

Bismarck hasn't had much luck against Valle Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Indians will take on the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. Bismarck has given up an average of 10.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Bismarck took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Potosi, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Indians skirted past the Trojans 15-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted since April 5, 2024.

Alyssa Brake

Runs

04/09/25 @ Potosi	3
04/07/25 vs Ste. Genevieve	2
04/01/25 vs Bourbon	1
03/24/25 vs West County	0
03/22/25 @ Grandview	3
+ 1 more games

Bismarck let Alyssa Brake and Ayla Hawkins run wild. Brake went 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Hawkins went 2-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Brake continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Chelby Bequette also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Bismarck kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Valle Catholic, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They blew past Arcadia Valley 24-14 on Wednesday. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.

Bismarck now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Valle Catholic, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-5.

Bismarck might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Valle Catholic in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Indians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.