Softball Recap: Rivercrest Wins Going Away Against Hoxie

It looked like the Kentucky Derby when Rivercrest faced off against Hoxie on Thursday. The Colts blew past the Mustangs 13-3. With that win, the Colts brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.

Katelyn Ostendorf

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/17/25 vs Hoxie	3
03/20/25 @ Walnut Ridge	2
03/18/25 vs Manila	2
03/11/25 @ Hoxie	2
02/29/24 vs East Poinsett County	1

Katelyn Ostendorf was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Rivercrest let Emme Weldon and Ella Gonzalez run wild. Weldon went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double, while Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs Gonzalez has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Karlee Cullom, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.

Rivercrest is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Hoxie, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 10-6 record.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Rivercrest will square off against rival Manila at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Hoxie is set to take on their familiar foe Walnut Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.