Softball Recap: Grand Blanc Find Success

Grand Blanc lost to Lakeland back in April of 2016, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Bobcats walked away with a 7-2 win over the Eagles.

Savannah Schultz

Stolen Base (Career)

05/10/25 vs Lakeland	2
05/08/25 vs Heritage	1
04/24/25 vs Carman-Ainsworth	1
04/24/25 vs Carman-Ainsworth	1
04/17/25 @ Midland	1

Savannah Schultz was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Alaina Trotter was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and one RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kate Mitchell, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.

Grand Blanc was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lakeland only posted a batting average of .143.

Grand Blanc's victory bumped their record up to 18-3. As for Lakeland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-8.

Grand Blanc and Lakeland should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Michigan Rankings. The Bobcats (ranked sixth) will meet Lapeer (ranked 344th) at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Lakeland will challenge Mott at 4:00 p.m. on Monday with a big rank advantage (57 vs. 457).