Softball Recap: Monticello Snags Sixth Win in Last Seven Games

Sages

Margin (Wins)

04/25/25 @ St. Thomas More	21
03/28/25 @ Decatur Eisenhower	17
03/25/25 @ Tuscola	17
04/29/25 vs Urbana	15
04/01/25 @ St. Teresa	10

Monticello had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Sullivan on Tuesday. The Sages put the hurt on the Redskins with a sharp 14-5 win. The result was nothing new for the Sages, who have now won 11 games by eight runs or more so far this season.

Madison Highland was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Sadie Walsh was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March. Lucy Leatherwood was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

Monticello kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Monticello has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Sullivan, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-10.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monticello will venture away from home to face off against Maroa-Forsyth at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sages' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Sullivan, they will head out on the road to square off against Warrensburg-Latham at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.