Softball Recap: Billings West Falls Short Against Ranked Belgrade

Billings West faced Belgrade in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Golden Bears took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Golden Bears were not able to get on the board.

Tatum Bush

Base on Balls Against

04/08/25 @ Belgrade	2
04/05/25 vs Great Falls	2
03/27/25 vs Skyview	1
03/21/25 @ Sentinel	2

Tatum Bush spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on three hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

Having lost for the first time this season, Billings West fell to 5-1. As for Belgrade, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That somehow still isn't as good as their 5-1-1 record this season.

Billings West didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 16-6 victory against Gallatin on the 10th. As for Belgrade, they have also already played their next match, a 14-0 win against Russell on the 10th.