Spartans
| 05/14/25 @ Peoria Heights | 21 |
| 04/09/25 vs Augusta Southeastern | 20 |
| 03/26/25 vs Monmouth United | 12 |
| 05/13/25 vs Mendon Unity | 9 |
| 03/31/25 vs Astoria/VIT | 9 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bushnell-Prairie City). They were the clear victors by a 21-8 margin over the Peoria Heights Patriots on Wednesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Spartans.
Jayden Johnson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Abby Nelson was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Josie Farwell, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Bushnell-Prairie City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-24. As for Peoria Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
Looking ahead, Bushnell-Prairie City will take on Stark County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Peoria Heights, they will face off against Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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