Softball Recap: Havana Triumphs

Havana proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by 12) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a run and slipped past the PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central Bluejays 3-2. The Ducks haven't had any issues with the Bluejays recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Madolyn Howerter

Base on Balls Against

05/14/26 vs PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central	2
05/11/26 vs Astoria/VIT	2
05/08/26 vs Brown County	2
05/06/26 vs Macomb	0
05/05/26 @ Midwest Central	1

Madolyn Howerter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.

In other batting news, Kaydi Miller was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in each of the last four games she's played.

Havana's record now sits at 12-6-1. As for PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.

Havana is taking a road trip to challenge Illini West at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Delavan at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.