Softball Recap: Omaha Westside Takes a Loss

Omaha Westside extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 6-3. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bellevue East Chieftains. The Warriors were not able to make up for their loss to the Chieftains from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.

Baylee Heffernan was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Ruby Mann was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.

As for Bellevue East, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games.

On Bellevue East's side, Alisha Mcmurtry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. Mcmurtry has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Audrina Urwin, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Lilly Anderson also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Looking ahead, Omaha Westside will venture away from home to square off against Papillion-LaVista South at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Titans have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Bellevue East, they will square off against Millard South at 1:30 p.m. on Friday.