Softball Recap: Monett Has No Trouble Against Nevada

Cubs

Margin (Wins)

09/11/25 vs Nevada	16
09/30/25 @ Nevada	14
09/29/25 @ Branson	6
09/24/25 vs Seneca	6

Monett got themselves on the board against Nevada on Tuesday, but Nevada never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 14-0 margin over the Tigers. The Cubs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by six runs or more this season.

Kilee Wilson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.

In other batting news, Emma Velten was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and three runs. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.4 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Kenzi Waterman, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Monett hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 3-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.

The win made it two in a row for Monett and bumps their season record up to 4-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Nevada, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Monett will head out to challenge Cassville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Nevada, they will venture away from home to face off against Walnut Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.