Softball Recap: Norwayne Extends Home Winning Streak to Nine

Bobcats

Margin (Wins)

03/29/25 vs Black River	19
04/15/25 @ Chippewa	18
04/16/25 vs Chippewa	15
04/12/25 vs Plymouth	14
04/22/25 @ Smithville	10

Norwayne won the last time they faced Smithville and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Bobcats put the hurt on the Smithies with a sharp 15-8 win. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats, who have now won ten matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Abby Workman was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Workman was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Riley Gwinn was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Makenna Heyden, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Norwayne kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits every time they've taken the field this season.

Norwayne's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.1 runs over those games. As for Smithville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.

Norwayne will square off against Columbia at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Smithville, they will face off against Firestone at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithies are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on a five-game losing streak.