Softball Recap: Northgate Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger

Vikings

Margin (Wins)

9-15-2026 vs Westlake	18
8-25-2026 @ Westlake	18
9-12-2026 vs Lakeside	16
9-3-2026 @ Westlake	16
8-10-2026 vs Callaway	8

Northgate entered their tilt with Westlake on Tuesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by an 18-0 margin over the Lions. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Ella Coburn looked comfortable as she struck out 6 batters over 3 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Those six batters set a new season-high mark for her.

Northgate swung out of their shoes and finished the game with four home runs. That's the best they've done in that category since at least August 7, 2025.

Northgate has now won eight of their last nine games at home. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. As for Westlake, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-15.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northgate will head out to take on Carrollton at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 14.5 runs per game this season. After both having extra time off, Westlake and Creekside will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 5:30 p.m. on the 29th.