Softball Recap: Northeast Has No Trouble Against La Plata

Bearcats

Margin (Wins)

09/26/25 @ Pilot Grove	21
10/02/25 @ Madison	20
08/29/25 @ Brunswick	17
09/11/25 @ Atlanta	16
10/06/25 vs La Plata	8

Northeast won the last time they faced La Plata and things went their way on Monday too. The Bearcats were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over the Bulldogs. The Bearcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.

Olivia Cross made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season.

In other batting news, Brooklee Harrison and Chloe Brumley did most of the damage at the plate: Harrison went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run, while Brumley went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Melia Gittemeier, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.

Northeast is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for La Plata, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.

Coming up, Northeast will square off against Slater at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed nine runs per game on average), something the Bearcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for La Plata, they will face off against Meadville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.