Softball Recap: Andover Has No Trouble Against Osseo

Huskies

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 @ Totino-Grace	17
04/22/25 vs Robbinsdale Armstrong	10
04/25/25 @ Osseo	9
04/12/25 vs Rice Lake	7
04/12/25 vs Princeton	7

Andover was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Osseo on Friday. The Huskies put the hurt on the Orioles with a sharp 10-1 win. Considering the Huskies have won five matchups by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Alex Kostecka made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Avery Stock was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one triple. Those doubles marked the first that she has hit this season. Laci Heppell was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.

Andover was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in three consecutive games.

Andover's record is now 5-2. As for Osseo, their loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-7.

Looking ahead, Andover will square off against Coon Rapids at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Osseo, they will take on Wayzata at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Orioles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.