Softball Recap: Wayne Trace Takes a Loss

Wayne Trace had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 9-10 to make it four. They lost 10-2 to the Edgerton Bulldogs. If the Raiders were looking for revenge after losing 4-0 to the Bulldogs when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Wayne Trace saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Raegan McGarvey, who went 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was McGarvey's first of the season. Another was Addyson Labounty, who went 2-for-3 with one run.

As for Edgerton, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-3. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games.

On Edgerton's side, Olivia Wallace made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Wallace has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Edgerton got a massive performance out of Ava Giesige, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-5. Those two home runs gave Giesige a new career-high. Ayden King was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and one double.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wayne Trace will challenge Crestview at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Edgerton, they will face off against Holgate at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.27 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of.