Softball Recap: Danville Has No Trouble Against Urbana

Vikings

Margin

04/22/25 @ Urbana	16
04/15/25 @ Oakwood	13
03/21/25 @ Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin	7
04/07/25 @ Paris	5
03/27/25 vs Hoopeston	5

Danville's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 17-1 margin over the Urbana Tigers. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.

Kendall Rannenbarger made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ka'Leah Bellik, who went 4-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gracie Briggs, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs.

Danville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 23 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The win got Danville back to even at 6-6. As for Urbana, they dropped their record down to 1-9 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Danville will face off against Glenwood at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Urbana, they will square off against Mahomet-Seymour at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.