07-05-2025
Stillman Valley's win against North Boone tightens up Big Northern Conference softball race
DAVIS JUNCTION, Ill. — The race for the Big Northern Conference softball championship couldn't be much tighter than it is right now. North Boone at 11-1 has a slight edge over 10-1 Stillman Valley after Stillman knocked off the Vikings Tuesday 12-2 in six innings
North Boone jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, but the Vikings didn't score the rest of the game. Stillman pitcher Makenzie Shere was in control. She went all six innings allowing only the two runs. She didn't walk a batter, and she struck out seven.
Stillman scored one run in the first inning and then took command with a four-run bottom of the second. The big blow was a two-run home run over the left field fence by catcher Mylee Hulstedt.
The Cardinals broke the game open by scoring five more runs in the bottom of the fifth inning for a 0-2 lead. Abby Gilliam had a big two-run double that inning. Aubrey Adler had a big day at the plate for Stillman going 4-4 with two RBIs. Third baseman Aurora Lagerhausen had three hits, and she drove in a run. Shortstop Sydney Musial added a pair of hits, and she drove in three runs from the leadoff spot in the lineup.
These two teams have now split their two games. On April 15 North Boone edged Stillman Valley 10-9.
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