Here’s a view of several key softball games in the metro-east from Saturday
The metro-east softball season continued with several games Saturday.
Here is a quick view of some of the outcomes.
Jerseyville 15, Alton 0
The Panthers posted a 15-run victory over the Redbirds.
Jerseyville improved to 13-8, while Alton, coming off a 10-0 win against Granite City, fell to 8-11.
Ashlyn Brown led the Panthers with 3 hits and 6 RBI.
Look ahead: Jerseyville hosts Triad at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3. Alton visits Collinsville at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2.
Belleville West 8, Civic Memorial 7
The Maroons posted a 1-run win over the Eagles.
Belleville West improved to 11-12. Civic Memorial fell to 11-7.
Paige Missy led Belleville West with 3 hits and 1 RBI. Kayla Conner pitched 10 innings for the win.
Look ahead: Belleville West visits Edwardsville at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2. Civic Memorial hosts Alton at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6.
Belleville East 10, Mount Vernon 1
The Lancers dominated the Rams in a 9-run victory.
Belleville East, coming off a 3-2 win against Nolensville, improved to 20-7-1.
Ashlynn Samson led the Lancers with 3 hits and 3 RBI. Olivia Hemmerle won the game, while allowing just 3 hits.
Look ahead: Belleville East visits Granite City at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2.
Breese Central 13, Greenville 0
The Cougars, coming off a 7-6 loss to Columbia, blew past the Comets with a 13-run win.
Breese Central improved to 9-10, while Greenville fell to 0-7.
Julianna Huber led Breese Central with 2 hits and 4 RBI. Makenna Budd allowed just 1 hit in 5 innings pitched.
Look ahead: Breese Central visits Freeburg at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2. Greenville hosts Alton Marquette at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3.
Edwardsville 8, Moline 1
The Tigers went on to a 7-run win over Moline.
Edwardsville, coming off a 4-3 loss to Pontiac, improved to 20-4.
Jillian Lane led the way with 3 hits and 2 RBI. Avery Hamilton won the game with 6 strikeouts.
Look ahead: Edwardsville hosts Belleville West at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2.
Columbia 8, Centralia 5
The Eagles edged the Orphans in a 3-run victory.
Columbia improved to 12-9.
Julia Foster led Columbia with 3 hits and 2 RBI. Paige Froess earned the win, posting 7 strikeouts.
Look ahead: Columbia faces Roxana at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2. Centralia hosts Highland at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13.
Gibault 12, Father McGivney 6
The Hawks downed the Griffins in a 6-run victory.
Gibault improved to 4-9, while Father McGivney fell to 5-14.
Myah Ticer led Gibault with 3 hits and 2 RBI. Avery Grenzebach led the Griffins with 3 hits and 2 RBI.
Chloe Lancaster won the game, allowing just 1 hit.
Look ahead: Gibault visits Mater Dei at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3. Father McGivney visits Hillsboro at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3.
Freeburg 10, Marion 5
The Midgets got a decisive 5-run win against the Wildcats.
Freeburg improved to 23-1.
Lindsey Muskopf led Freeburg with 3 hits and 2 RBI. Samantha Roulanaitis pitched a completed game, notching 7 strikeouts for the win.
Look ahead: Freeburg hosts Breese Central at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2.
Highland 7, Rochester 4
The Bulldogs downed Rochester by 3 runs.
Highland improved to 14-5-1.
Alex Schutlz led the Bulldogs with 3 hits and 1 RBI. Kaitlyn Wilson pitched a full game, while registering 9 strikeouts.
Look ahead: Highland hosts Waterloo at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3.
Wesclin 5, Waterloo 4
The Warriors got by the Bulldogs with a 1-run win.
Waterloo fell to 12-9 while Wesclin improved to 14-5.
Look ahead: Waterloo visits Highland at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3. The Warriors visit Okawville at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2.