After only one run in their last game, Aquinas made sure to put some runs up on the board against Fillmore Central on Tuesday. The Monarchs were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Panthers. Considering the Monarchs' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Faith Samek made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Samek was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 13 contests.

Brookelynn Banholzer
09/09/25 vs Fillmore Central | 2 |
08/30/25 vs Arlington | 1 |
08/30/25 vs Duchesne/Roncalli | 1 |
08/26/25 @ Bishop Neumann | 1 |
08/21/25 vs Raymond Central | 1 |
In other batting news, Aquinas let Danica Bohuslavsky and Brookelynn Banholzer run wild. Bohuslavsky got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI, while Banholzer got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. Those two RBI gave Banholzer a new career-high. Ainsley Wollmer was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Aquinas was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are 4-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Aquinas moved to 4-9 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Fillmore Central, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Coincidentally, Aquinas and Fillmore Central will both be playing Crete the next time they take the field. The Panthers will host the Cardinals at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Monarchs will play them later in the day, at 8:00 p.m.
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