Softball Recap: Pierce Comes Up Short

Pierce lost against Blue River back in August of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Bluejays fell just short of Blue River by a score of 5-3. The Bluejays have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Kylie Dvorak

Base on Balls Against

08/30/25 vs Blue River	1
08/28/25 @ North Bend Central	1
08/26/25 vs Highway 91	2
08/23/25 vs Arlington	0
08/23/25 vs Twin River	2
08/21/25 vs Ponca	1

Kylie Dvorak was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.

In other batting news, Kaelyn Halsey made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Athena Bretschneider, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.

Pierce's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Blue River, their record is now 6-2.

Looking ahead, Pierce will host Ord at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Blue River, they will face off against Tournament Opponent at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.