Softball Game Preview: Thornapple Kellogg Trojans vs. Wyoming Wolves

By Team Reports May 9, 2026, 9:13pm

Softball Preview: Thornapple Kellogg Trojans vs. Wyoming Wolves

Thornapple Kellogg has gone a perfect 7-0 against Wyoming recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Trojans will welcome the Wolves at 4:15 p.m. Thornapple Kellogg will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.

Thornapple Kellogg's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. Everything went their way against Hastings as they made off with a 10-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won five games by eight runs or more so far this season.

Aubree Stevens

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05/06/26 @ Wayland1
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Aubree Stevens made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 12 contests.

In other batting news, Allie Stanton and Chloe Bossenberger did most of the damage at the plate: Stanton went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double, while Bossenberger went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI Bossenberger has posted since back in April. Jenna Robinett was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.

Thornapple Kellogg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Wyoming ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They skirted past Calvin Christian 6-5. The win was nothing new for the Wolves as they're now sitting on four straight.

SaraBeth Vandenbosh was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Vandenbosh was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.

Vandenbosh wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Vanessa Richardson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one RBI. Another was Danika Rawls, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Wyoming's victory bumped their record up to 19-7. As for Thornapple Kellogg, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.

Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Thornapple Kellogg has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Wyoming struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Thornapple Kellogg got the 'W' when the teams last played back in May of 2025 against Wyoming by a conclusive 8-1 score. Will the Trojans repeat their success, or do the Wolves have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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