Softball Recap: Kennedy Snaps Four-Game Streak of Wins on the Road

Kennedy dropped their record down to 6-5 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Woodland Regional Hawks, falling 18-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 23-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.

As for Woodland Regional, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 13-0. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.

For Woodland Regional's part, Caitlyn Braun made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Braun has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

In other batting news, Ella VanAlstyne was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three doubles. Another player making a difference was Ayla DeCrescenzo, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Kennedy will square off against rival Wilby at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Woodland Regional is set to take on their familiar foe Oxford at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Hawks are on an 11-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), the Wolverines a three-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.