Bellevue West hadn't done well against Marian recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Bellevue West Thunderbirds were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over the Marian Crusaders. That's more bragging rights for the Thunderbirds, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Aubrey Busch was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jaycee Woodard, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Bellevue West's win bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Marian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Bellevue West will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Omaha Westside at 9:00 a.m. Omaha Westside is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Bellevue West will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Marian, they will square off against Westview at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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