Softball Recap: Westville Sets Scoring Season-High Against Hammond Central

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Westville). Everything went their way against the Hammond Central Wolves on Saturday as they made off with a 21-5 victory. The win continues a trend for the Blackhawks in their matchups with the Wolves: they've now won three in a row.

Kierstin Vargas

Hits (Career)

05/03/25 @ Hammond Central	5
04/20/24 @ Lake Station Edison	4
03/27/24 vs Argos	4
04/28/25 @ Kouts	3
05/29/24 vs Morgan Township	3

Miranda Sparks and Kierstin Vargas were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Sparks pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Vargas pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. At bat, Sparks went a perfect 5-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Vargas went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those five hits gave Vargas a new career-high.

In other batting news, Kiersten Vaughan was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Green, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.

Westville hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hammond Central struck out 11 times.

Westville pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Hammond Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westville will square off against Knox at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The Blackhawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Redskins have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Hammond Central, they will face off against Washington Township at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Senators have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.82 runs per game on average), something the Wolves will no doubt try to take advantage of.