Softball Recap: Hellgate Takes a Loss

Hellgate had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-5 to make it 13. They fell 10-6 to the Flathead Braves/Bravettes. If the Knights were looking for revenge after losing 11-0 to the Braves/Bravettes when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Avery King

Batters Struck Out

03/28/25 @ Capital	2
04/01/25 @ Big Sky	5
03/27/25 vs Helena	6
04/03/25 vs Butte	6
04/10/25 vs Flathead	8

Avery King spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.

On the hitting side, Olivia Schubert and Shannon Kane stepped up to the plate in a big way. Schubert went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI, while Kane went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That RBI was Schubert's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Nat Blaney, who went 3-for-4 with one RBI.

Flathead's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

On Flathead's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Lacie Franklin gave up three earned (and three unearned) runs on 14 hits.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Brandt, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Olivia Nyman, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Coincidentally, Hellgate and Flathead will both be playing Glacier the next time they take the field. The Knights will head out to face the Wolfpack at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Braves/Bravettes will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.