Softball Recap: Homestead Wins Going Away Against Tippecanoe Valley

Spartans

Margin (Wins)

04/21/25 vs Huntington North	18
04/16/25 @ Southern Wells	13
04/26/25 @ Fort Wayne Northrop	12
04/11/25 vs New Haven	10
04/25/25 @ Norwell	7

Homestead had won three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they bumped their record up to 9-3 to make it four. They were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Tippecanoe Valley Vikings. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by six runs or more this season.

Chelsie Rosine looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Taylor Sanders, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Ellyana Hyder also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Homestead kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive games.

As for Tippecanoe Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games.

On Tippecanoe Valley's side, Dalynne Bussard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 12 Ks.

On the hitting side, Naomi Gaerte made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Mackaylie Costello, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Homestead will head out to take on DeKalb at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tippecanoe Valley, they will venture away from home to square off against Jimtown at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jimmies have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.