Softball Recap: Johnson Creek Wins Going Away Against Marshall

Johnson Creek was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Marshall on Tuesday. The Bluejays were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Cardinals. For the Bluejays, this counts as revenge for the 14-2 win the Cardinals walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2024.

Tori Buglass made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits. Buglass was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.

Lainey Benz

Runs

04/01/25 @ Marshall	3
05/14/24 @ Lodi	0
05/09/24 vs Williams Bay	2
05/06/24 vs Markesan	1
05/04/24 @ Divine Savior Holy Angels	4

In other batting news, Lainey Benz was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Taylor Buglass was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI and one double.

Johnson Creek was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marshall only posted a batting average of .231.

The victory got Johnson Creek back to even at 1-1. As for Marshall, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Johnson Creek and Marshall will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Bluejays are set to challenge their familiar foe Parkview at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Marshall will take on rival Wisconsin Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.