Softball Recap: Crete Extends Road Winning Streak to Five

Cardinals

Margin (Wins)

08/22/25 vs Gering	15
09/02/25 @ Fairbury	13
09/04/25 vs McCook	12
09/04/25 vs North Platte	11
09/09/25 @ Aquinas	10

Crete came out on top against Aquinas on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run third inning. The Cardinals put the hurt on the Monarchs with a sharp 12-2 victory. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.

Madynn Dunham made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.

In other batting news, Kacey Dunaway was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Macy Dunaway, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI and two doubles.

Crete always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .677. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Aquinas only posted an OBP of .294.

Crete's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-2. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Aquinas, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crete will venture away from home to challenge Aurora on Thursday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Huskies have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Aquinas, they will head out to face off against Guardian Angels Central Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bluejays' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Monarchs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.