Softball Recap: Denison-Schleswig Comes Up Short

Monarchs

Previous 5 Games

06/20/25 @ Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto/Charter Oak-Ute	2-9
06/19/25 @ St. Albert	3-0
06/16/25 vs Red Oak	18-2
06/12/25 @ Harlan	10-3
06/10/25 vs Lewis Central	4-14

After a string of three wins, Denison-Schleswig's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They came up short against Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto/Charter Oak-Ute, falling 9-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Monarchs of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in June of 2024.

Denison-Schleswig's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto/Charter Oak-Ute, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 14-8 record this season.

Denison-Schleswig didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-1 loss against Sergeant Bluff-Luton on the 21st. As for Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto/Charter Oak-Ute, they will take on Sioux City East at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. The Black Raiders will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto/Charter Oak-Ute surely won't give up without a fight.