Softball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for North Callaway

Thunderbirds

Previous 5 Games

09/20/25 vs Community	10-0
09/20/25 vs Palmyra	10-0
09/18/25 vs Elsberry	6-2
09/16/25 @ Clopton	9-2
09/13/25 vs Fox	15-0

North Callaway came tearing into Saturday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They didn't even let the Community Trojans on the board, marking their second-straight 10-0 shutout. This was payback for the Thunderbirds, who suffered a 9-7 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Sophia Olsson was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last six matches. Kendra Pennell was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

North Callaway always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .519. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

North Callaway's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Community, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.

North Callaway has already played their next contest, a 5-2 win against Northeast on the 20th. As for Community, they will head out to take on New Franklin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.