Hornets battling it out with league hard-hitters

By Ginna Young

Giving their all in four games in as many days, the Cadott softball program provided some exciting moments for fans.

April 23 vs. McDonell conference (L 10-0)

Beginning the week at home, Cadott took on McDonell, but were unable to put any runs on the board.

Junior Kasey Moldrem was at the mound for the Hornets, with 5 strikeouts, while offensively, junior Rilei Weeks had a double and sophomore Karlee Davis came up with a single.

April 25 vs. Regis conference (W 19-8)

Two days later, the Hornets were on the road at

Regis, where the team had a collective 13 hits, for a 19-8 win.

Sophomore Kennedy Nerdrum started at the mound, notching 7 strikeouts, and Moldrem finished the game, taking 2 strikeouts with her.

Weeks and Davis each had a single, and a double.

April 26 vs. Osseo-Fairchild conference (L 4-2)

The next night, it was a fight for the win, in game one of two at home against Osseo-Fairchild, but the Thunder edged Cadott for a 4-2 victory.

Moldrem was again on the mound for the Hornets, as well as hitting a two-run homer on the offensive side of things.

April 26 vs. Osseo-Fairchild conference (L 15-14)

In game two, it was a close affair, but the Thunder held on for a 15-14 advantage.

Weeks also had a triple in that game, while Moldrem finished with 8 strikeouts combined on the night.

“Way to play hard tonight, ladies,” said coach Lexie Rothbauer.

Cadott is now 6-6 on the season overall and 2-5 in conference play.