Softball Recap: Plainview-Elgin-Millville Takes a Loss

Plainview-Elgin-Millville extended their losing streak to six on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 2-12 in the process. They came up short against the Dover-Eyota Eagles, falling 9-1. The Bulldogs were not able to make up for their loss to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.

As for Dover-Eyota, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.

For Dover-Eyota's part, Aubrey Foster spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits. Foster has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Addison Hansen was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaidyn Ihrke, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Dover-Eyota beat Plainview-Elgin-Millville by a score of 12-7 later that day.