Softball Recap: Northeastern Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Northeastern extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping their season record up to 10-11 in the process. They put the hurt on the Cedarville Indians with a sharp 12-2 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Jets considering their two-run performance the game before.

Renna Kelly

Base on Balls Against

05/02/25 vs Cedarville	0
04/29/25 @ West Liberty-Salem	1
04/28/25 vs West Liberty-Salem	1
04/21/25 @ Fairbanks	2
04/17/25 vs Grove City Christian	1
+ 2 more games

Renna Kelly spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Ashlynn Bowsher was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 4-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Chloe Waugh was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Northeastern kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

As for Cedarville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.

On Cedarville's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katelyn Reed, who went 2-for-3 with one run.

Coming up, Northeastern will venture away from home to take on Waynesville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Cedarville, they will take on West Liberty-Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Indians are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.