The Northeastern Jets will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Tecumseh Arrows at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Northeastern will be strutting in after a win while Tecumseh will be coming in after a loss.
Northeastern came out on top against Riverside on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Jets narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Pirates 8-7. The game was the first time the Jets have beaten the Pirates on their field since March 22, 2025.
Sophia Shingler was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Ashlynn Bowser was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Tecumseh unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of Newton Local by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Kiera Matthews made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Northeastern couldn't quite get it done against Tecumseh in their previous matchup back in March of 2025 as they fell 13-9. Will the Jets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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