Softball Recap: Ionia Comes Up Short

Hastings hit Ionia with a four-run fourth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bulldogs took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saxons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 11-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.

Ionia saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Adah Drown, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

This is the second loss in a row for Ionia and nudges their season record down to 6-9. As for Hastings, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 11-12-1 record.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ionia will welcome Waverly at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hastings, they will challenge Harper Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.