Softball Recap: Clinton Has No Trouble Against South Beloit

Cougars

Margin

04/04/25 @ South Beloit	10
04/01/25 @ East Troy	4
04/03/25 vs Jefferson	1
03/28/25 vs Mellen	1

Clinton made up a huge gap compared to their last game against South Beloit, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Cougars were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Sobos on Friday. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Cougars this season.

Andie Bell made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and one double.

In other batting news, Maycee Morris was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Macy Hinze was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

The victory (which was Clinton's third in a row) raised their record to 4-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for South Beloit, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-4.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clinton will square off against Cambridge at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Beloit, they will challenge Harvest Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Sobos' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.