Softball Recap: Iola-Scandinavia Find Success

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Previous Games

04/26/25 - Home	6-4 W
05/06/24 - Home	7-13 L
04/11/24 - Away	6-0 W
05/08/23 - Away	5-8 L
04/13/23 - Home	10-13 L
+ 5 more games

Iola-Scandinavia took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Amherst, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Thunderbirds narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Falcons 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Thunderbirds have posted since May 9, 2024.

Rayanne Clendenning was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Clendenning was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Braelyn Jueds, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Maya Munoz, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.

Iola-Scandinavia's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Amherst, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Iola-Scandinavia will square off against rival Manawa at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Amherst is set to take on their familiar foe Bonduel at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.