Softball Recap: Firestone Comes Up Short

Falcons

Previous 5 Games

04/15/26 vs Ellet	0-12
04/13/26 vs North	24-3
04/09/26 vs Lake Center Christian	10-9
04/06/26 @ Garfield	18-4
04/02/26 @ Hudson	4-26

Firestone dropped down to 5-3 on Wednesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They lost 12-0 to the Ellet Orangement. If the Falcons were looking for revenge after losing 10-0 to the Orangement when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.

As for Ellet, they now have a winning record of 5-4. Considering they have won five games by more than 11 runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

For Ellet's part, Addy Lipply made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Lipply has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three runs.

In other batting news, Kerra Eiseman was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was LuLu Russell, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Firestone will host Cloverleaf at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Colts have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Ellet, they will welcome Garfield at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.