Softball Recap: Northeast Nodaway Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Hadley Defreece

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2024, 10:51pm

Softball Recap: Northeast Nodaway Blue Jays vs. DeKalb Tigers

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Northeast Nodaway posted their closest win since September 16, 2023 on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over the DeKalb Tigers. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Blue Jays.

Lindsey Jackson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hadley Defreece, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Hayley Yost, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.

Northeast Nodaway now has a winning record of 2-1. As for DeKalb, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.

Northeast Nodaway will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Plattsburg, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. As for DeKalb, they will challenge Jefferson at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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