Softball Recap: Glencoe Takes Down Ranked Mcminnville

Crimson Tide

Margin (Wins)

05/07/25 @ Newberg	19
03/25/25 @ McDaniel	16
03/19/25 @ La Salle	15
04/09/25 @ Lebanon	12
04/29/25 vs Liberty	10

Glencoe faced McMinnville in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Crimson Tide were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Grizzlies. The Crimson Tide might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by six runs or more this season.

Lexi Brester spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tuesday Mevis, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Allison Glaze, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Glencoe hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive contests.

Glencoe has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for McMinnville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-6.

Looking ahead, Glencoe will take on Sherwood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bowmen will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Crimson Tide surely won't give up without a fight. As for McMinnville, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Liberty at 5:00 p.m. The Grizzlies are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.