Softball Recap: Cass Comes Up Short

Cass extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-3. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mercy Monarchs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 8-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.

Sydney Weisz

Base on Balls Against

08/26/25 vs Mercy	1
08/23/25 vs Logan View/Scribner-Snyder	1
08/23/25 vs Wilber-Clatonia	2

Cass got a good showing from Sydney Weisz, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Weisz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, Sailor Manske was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Those doubles marked the first that she has hit this season. Hannah Bogatz was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

As for Mercy, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-4 record. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.

On Mercy's side, the team relied heavily on Cloe King, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most runs King has posted since back in September of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ollie Lynch, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Coincidentally, Cass and Mercy will both be playing Plattsmouth the next time they take the field. The Monarchs will head out to face the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Wildcats will play them later in the day, at 6:00 p.m.