Here’s a view of the metro-east softball results from Monday

By Ahmad Lathan

April 18, 2023 1:09 PM

Here is a quick view of some of the outcomes.

The Maroons edged the Eagles in a 1-run win.

Belleville West improved to 10-5. Columbia fell to 8-6.

Olivia Anderson and Elizabeth Schauster led West’s offensive attack with a HR each. Karsen Jany led Columbia with 3 hits.

Kayla Conner won the game, recording 7 strikeouts.

Look ahead: Belleville West hosts Red Bud at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 24. Columbia faces Red Bud at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19.

The Bulldogs coasted past the opposing Bulldogs in a 7-run win.

Highland improves to 6-5-1 overall and 3-0 in the Mississippi Valley Conference. Waterloo fell to 9-4, 2-1.

Maggie Grohmann led Highland with 2 homers and 5 RBI. Sophia Donoho added 4 hits and 1 RBI. Katie Lindhorst led Waterloo with 3 hits and 1 RBI.

Donoho pitched a complete game and had 6 strikeouts.

Look ahead: Highland hosts Triad at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19. Waterloo hosts Civic Memorial at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19.

The Rockets blew past the Yellow Jackets in a 14-run win.

Okawville improved to 6-4. New Athens fell to 4-6.

Raelyn Obermeier led the way with 5 hits and 4 RBI. Kaylyn Cragen pitched a complete game and recorded 6 strikeouts.

Look ahead: Okawville visits Father McGivney at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19.

The Knights got by with a 3-run victory over the Miners.

Mater Dei improved to 12-1.

Maddy Huels led the Knights with 3 hits and 2 RBI. Audrey Clark pitched a complete game and allowed just 3 hits.

Look ahead: Mater Dei visits Breese Central at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19.