Softball Recap: Northview Triumphs

After only two runs in their last game, Northview made sure to put some runs up on the board against Sullivan on Tuesday. The Knights walked away with a 12-7 win over the Golden Arrows. Considering the Knights' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.

Maggie Krause made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.

Chloe Batchelor

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/06/25 vs Sullivan	3
05/16/24 vs West Vigo	2
05/08/24 vs Brown County	2
04/18/25 @ South Vermillion	1
04/15/25 vs Greencastle	1

In other batting news, Northview let Chloe Batchelor and Kaylee Krause run wild. Batchelor got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Krause got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those three RBI gave Batchelor a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mackie Pell, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Northview was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .480. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Northview is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Sullivan, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 11-8.

Looking ahead, Northview will square off against Edgewood at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Sullivan, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against West Vigo at 5:30 p.m. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so the Golden Arrows' hitters will have their work cut out for them.