The Chester Yellowjackets will challenge the Murphysboro Red Devils at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Chester is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Chester's tournament run continued when they took on Trico on Saturday. The Yellowjackets fell just short of the Pioneers by a score of 18-17. The Yellowjackets have struggled against the Pioneers recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Camryn Wolff made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and fired off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-5. Maggie Caby was another key player, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Murphysboro had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 5-2 win over Benton on Thursday.
Blaire Fox spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on one hit and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, Murphysboro's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Macey Alexander, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. Another was Ashlyn Campebell, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Murphysboro hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Benton struck out 14 times.
Murphysboro's win bumped their record up to 11-15. As for Chester, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-11.
Chester suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Murphysboro in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Will the Yellowjackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
