Softball Recap: Cassopolis Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Rangers

Margin (Wins)

04/09/26 @ Lawrence	17
05/14/26 @ Benton Harbor	16
04/09/26 @ Lawrence	16
05/14/26 @ Benton Harbor	15
04/16/26 vs Comstock	15

Cassopolis entered their tilt with Galesburg-Augusta on Tuesday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They put the hurt on the Rams with a sharp 10-2 victory. Considering the Rangers have won 13 matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Ella Smego spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Cassopolis got a massive performance out of Tori Burks, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Burks a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maddy Yakel, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles, two RBI, and one run.

Cassopolis' win bumped their record up to 14-8. As for Galesburg-Augusta, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-18.

Looking ahead, Cassopolis is taking a road trip to face off against Lawton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Galesburg-Augusta, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Comstock at 4:00 p.m.