Softball Recap: Rivercrest's Luck Changes for the Better on Tuesday

Rivercrest can bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They blew past the Manila Lions 16-1. The Colts' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Katelyn Ostendorf was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Rivercrest got a massive performance out of Emme Weldon, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those RBI marked the first that Weldon brought in this season. Addison Johnson was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Colts

Hits

03/18/25 vs Manila	14
03/13/25 vs Harrisburg	7
03/11/25 @ Hoxie	11
03/10/25 vs Searcy	9
03/03/25 vs Greene County Tech	3
04/16/24 @ Harrisburg	19

Rivercrest kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.

Rivercrest's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Manila, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Looking ahead, Rivercrest is taking a road trip to challenge Walnut Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Walnut Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Manila, they will be playing at home against East Poinsett County at 2:00 p.m. on Monday.