Softball Recap: Council Grove Comes Up Short

Council Grove extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 6-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mission Valley Vikings. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Braves have suffered against the Vikings since April 14, 2022.

Kaedyn Litke

Base on Balls Against

05/08/25 vs Mission Valley	2
05/08/25 vs Mission Valley	1
05/05/25 vs Hillsboro	2
05/05/25 vs Hillsboro	1
05/02/25 vs Lyndon	0
04/22/25 @ Remington	2

Kaedyn Litke put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.

Litke wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Marlee Gant, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

As for Mission Valley, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games.

On Mission Valley's side, Keely Chesmore spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks.

At the plate, Kyplee Jacobson 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 of 2024. Adaline Bloomfield was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.

Coming up, Council Grove will head out on the road to challenge Wabaunsee at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mission Valley, they will face off against Hayden at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.