Softball Recap: Wilson Comes Up Short

Wilson had lost five straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 7-10 to make it six. They fell 5-2 to the Northview Vikings. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing 14-1 to the Vikings when the teams met back in February of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.

As for Northview, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-8-1 record this season. The victory was familiar territory for they, who have now won three matchups in a row.

For Northview's part, Clementina Duran made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Duran has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple.

In other pitching news, Annaliah Zuniga looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk).

Back at the plate, Beatriz Diaz was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Bella Ochoa, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

While Wilson had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.