Softball Recap: 12 Straight Home Wins for Cascade

Cascade had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Northview on Wednesday. The Cadets put the hurt on the Knights with a sharp 11-1 win. The victory was familiar territory for the Cadets, who have now won three games in a row.

Tara Gruca and Grace Parks did most of the damage at the plate: Gruca went 3-for-4 with two triples and four RBI, while Parks went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs Parks has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Suzy Moore, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Cascade was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .517. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Cadets

Previous Games (Home)

04/16/25 vs Northview	11-1
04/08/25 vs South Putnam	7-2
05/15/24 vs Monrovia	11-0
05/13/24 vs Mooresville	9-1
05/06/24 vs Plainfield	5-0
+ 7 more games

Cascade pushed their record up to 4-3 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Northview, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.

Cascade didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 5-2 win against Edgewood on the 18th. As for Northview, they have also already played their next game, a 7-1 victory against Shakamak on the 17th.