Softball Recap: Kelso Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Hilanders

Previous 5 Games

04/27/26 @ Heritage	15-4
04/24/26 @ Evergreen	34-2
04/21/26 vs Toledo	7-3
04/17/26 @ Battle Ground	12-2
04/16/26 vs Mountain View	17-0

Kelso came tearing into Monday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Heritage Timberwolves as they made off with a 15-4 win. That's more bragging rights for the Hilanders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Kylie Killett made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.

In other batting news, Kelso got a massive performance out of Avery Mackin, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple was Mackin's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Skylar Richie, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Kelso kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Heritage only managed five.

Kelso's record now sits at 9-5. As for Heritage, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-7.

Kelso didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 7-0 victory against Evergreen on the 29th. As for Heritage, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Mountain View at 4:30 p.m.