Softball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for Boone Grove

Boone Grove extended their winning streak to four on Monday, bumping their season record up to 14-10 in the process. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Valparaiso Vikings 4-2. For the Wolves, this counts as revenge for the 7-6 win the Vikings walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.

Amanda Powell

Batters Struck Out

05/19/25 vs Valparaiso	4
05/17/25 vs Morgan Township	3
05/16/25 vs Westville	2
05/12/25 vs New Prairie	1
05/09/25 vs Tri-Township	2
+ 3 more games

Amanda Powell made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Treece, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

As for Valparaiso, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since May 8, 2024.

On Valparaiso's side, Delilah Kincaid was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one home run.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Boone Grove will host Munster at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Wolves' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Valparaiso, they will square off against Lake Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.