Metro-east softball roundup: Edwardsville continues to dominate, Red Bud stays hot

By Ahmad Lathan

Updated May 10, 2023 11:51 AM

Here is a quick view of some of the outcomes.

The Redbirds posted a 3-run victory over the Eagles.

Alton improved to 11-12. Civic Memorial fell to 11-11.

Lauren O’Neil led Alton with a HR and 4 RBI. Grace Presley won the game, notching 10 strikeouts.

Look ahead: Alton visits Belleville West at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9. Civic Memorial visits Roxana at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9.

The Tigers posted a 13-run victory over the Wooden Shoes.

Edwardsville improved to 23-4.

Jillina Lane led Edwardsville with 1 hit and 3 RBI. Riley Nelson allowed just 1 hit and collected 7 strikeouts for the win.

Look ahead: Edwardsville hosts East St. Louis at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9.

The Eagels edged the Knights in a 3-run win.

Columbia improved to 15-11, while Triad fell to 11-10.

Jaylyn Brister led the Eagles with a HR and 4 RBI. Andie Green led Triad with 2 hits.

Paige Froess pitched a complete game, posting 4 strikeouts.

Look ahead: Columbia faces Dupo at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11. Triad hosts Collinsville at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 12.

The Musketeers blew past the Explorers in a 15-run victory.

Red Bud improved to 23-7.

Alex Koester led Red Bud with 3 RBI along with a HR. Danielle Schmitz won the game while registering 3 strikeouts.

Look ahead: Red Bud hosts Metro-East Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9.

The Bulldogs pulled away from the Maroons in a 10-run win.

Highland improved to 18-6-1 while Belleville West fell to 11-17.

Abigail Schultz led Highland with 2 hits and 4 RBI. Sophia Boente led Belleville West with 1 hit and 1 RBI.

Sophia Donoho pitched 5 innings, racking up 11 strikeouts.

Look ahead: Highland visits Civic Memorial at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10. Belleville West hosts Mater Dei at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9.

This story was originally published May 8, 2023 at 11:38 AM.