Softball Recap: Plano Takes a Loss

Plano extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping their season record down to 6-17-1 in the process. They fell 8-3 to the Newark Norsemen. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Reapers of the 16-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.

Plano saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Downs, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases. Annabelle Solis was another, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.

As for Newark, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-14-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games.

On Newark's side, Dottie Wood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits.

On the hitting side, Kate Bromeland was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Rylie Carlson, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Plano will face off against Harvard at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Newark, they will challenge Somonauk at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Norsemen's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.