Softball Recap: Newark Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Apr 23, 2025, 6:17am

Softball Recap: Newark Norsemen vs. Morris Redskins

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Newark extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 9-12-2 in the process. They lost 13-3 to the Morris Redskins. The Norsemen were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Redskins apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.

Brooklyn Wallin was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.

As for Morris, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-4. The result was nothing new for the Redskins, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.

On Morris' side, the team relied heavily on Halie Olson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Olson has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Karson Dransfeldt, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newark will welcome Geneseo at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Morris, they will be playing at home against Kaneland at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in the Redskins' favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while the Knights have been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.

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