Softball Recap: Elmwood Park Comes Up Short

Elmwood Park had lost four straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-7 to make it five. They came up short against the Ridgewood Rebels, falling 15-0. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rebels apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.

Elmwood Park saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Bowser, who went 1-for-2 with one double.

As for Ridgewood, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-5. That looming 15-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.

On Ridgewood's side, Megan Moe looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched.

At the plate, Tessa Hanson was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Alexandra Chaparro, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Elmwood Park will challenge rival West Chicago at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Ridgewood is set to take on their familiar foe Glenbard South at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.