Softball Recap: Crete's Victory on Thursday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Cardinals

Previous 3 Games

09/11/25 @ Aurora	14-6
09/09/25 @ Aquinas	12-2
09/09/25 @ Fillmore Central	10-0

Crete had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They blew past the Aurora Huskies 14-6. That's more bragging rights for the Cardinals, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Madynn Dunham was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-4.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kacey Dunaway, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted over her last 14 contests. Another player making a difference was Camry Draeger, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.

Crete kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive games.

Crete's victory bumped their record up to 12-2. As for Aurora, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 6-6.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crete will square off against York at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cardinals are facing the Dukes at the right time seeing as the Dukes are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Aurora, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Adams Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.