Marissa/Coulterville is 0-5 against Trico since April of 2016 but things could change on Monday. The Meteors will look to defend their home field against the Pioneers at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Thursday, Marissa/Coulterville made easy work of Gibault Catholic and carried off a 12-1 victory. The Meteors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by seven runs or more this season.
Analiese Howell made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Kennedy Trieb
| 04/17/25 vs Gibault Catholic | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Sparta | 1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Okawville | 1 |
| 04/05/24 vs Sparta | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kennedy Trieb, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maci McLaughlin, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Trico unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of Goreville by a score of 14-12.
Emma Williams led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Aubrey Cotter was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Marissa/Coulterville is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Trico, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Marissa/Coulterville might still be hurting after the 6-0 loss they got from Trico in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Meteors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
