Softball Recap: Whitehall Victorious

Vikings

Margin (Wins)

04/14/26 vs Manistee	15
05/27/25 vs Orchard View	15

Whitehall's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Manistee Chippewas with a sharp 15-0 win. The Vikings not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 27, 2025 (when they won 15-0).

Beth Leatrea made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2025.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kayden Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Maggy Michaelsen also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Whitehall was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Manistee only posted a batting average of .077.

Whitehall's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Manistee, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Whitehall beat the Chippewas by a score of 12-2 later that day.