Softball Recap: Northeastern Wins Going Away Against Monroe Central

Knights

Margin (Wins)

04/28/25 @ Richmond	19
04/07/25 @ Wapahani	18
05/08/25 @ Randolph Southern	16
05/06/25 @ Winchester Community	14
05/12/25 @ Monroe Central	11

Northeastern won the last time they faced Monroe Central and things went their way on Monday too. The Knights blew past the Golden Bears 12-1. Considering the Knights have won six games by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Makayla Hopkins was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.

In other batting news, Alexis Russell was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Macey Oler was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.

Northeastern 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 eight hits in seven consecutive matchups.

Northeastern is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Monroe Central, their defeat was their tenth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-17.

Coming up, Northeastern will challenge Union City at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Monroe Central, they will face off against Madison-Grant at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.