Softball Season Ends on 30+ Wins

McCook, Neb...

Northeastern softball had another sucessful season as they just came up short of winning the Region IX championship.  The Plainswomen finished 33-25 on the season with so many positives and broken records that the excitment level should be high for the 22-23 season.  McCook had NJC's number during the tournament, but Northeastern played well and was able to win 3 other big games against conference rivals.  With some sophomores graduating, there will be some key players the coaches will need to replace, but they also had a nice freshman class that will bring good experience and talent for next year.

(Game Recap 5/6) Plainswomen vs. Western Nebraska CC = Won 9-7

Breakdown: NJC started off hot with a 4-run 1st inning.  Some consistent scoring in the rest of the game helped the Plainswomen overcome the Cougars.  Rylyn Nelson had a big game at the plate going 3-5 with a double, homerun and 5 RBI's.  Shortstop Angelina Quezada also played well going 2-4 from the plate with 3 RBI's.  Sara Lynch pitched 6 big innings as she recorded 8 strikeouts and 7 earend runs.  Her win was the 16th on the season.  The Plainswomen managed to get 14 hits in the contest.

(Game Recap 5/6) Plainswomen vs. McCook CC = Loss 5-1

Breakdown:  Both teams scored all their runs in the 3rd inning, but it was McCook who took the win.  Avery Fox pitched the complete game, but had to walk away with her 4th loss on the season.  Addy Deal went 2-4 in the game and was responsible for the only RBI for the Plainswomen.  Eden McNally, Desiree Perales and Angelina Quezada also all went 2-4 from the plate.  The Inidans out hit NJC 9-8.

(Game Recap 5/7) Plainswomen vs. Western Nebraska CC = Won 6-3

Breakdown: Northeastern scored 4 of their 6 runs in the 1st inning.  Cougars scored all 3 of their runs in the last two innings, but it wasn't enough for WNCC.  Sara Lynch again took the mound and pitched stellar with a complete game performance that included 7 strikeouts and only 3 earned runs.  She also had a sacrafice fly during the game.  Jacqueline Siefken went 2-4 from the plate and recorded a double and 4 RBI's.  Mia Glover also went 2-4 from the plate and had 1 RBI.  NJC recorded 10 hits.

(Game Recap 5/7) Plainswomen vs. Trinidad State College = Won 4-2

Breakdown: The Trojans led the game 1-0 until the 6th inning.  However, it was a 2-run 8th inning for NJC that carried them to the championship game of Trinidad.  Avery Fox pitched a great game going 8 solid innings and only had 2 earned runs as the offense did its part to get the win.  Mia Glover and Rylyn Nelson each homered in the game.  Catcher Andi Padilla went 1-2 with a RBI.  Even though NJC was out-hit in the game, their hits were more timely and important to securing the win.

(Game Recap 5/8) Plainswomen vs. McCook CC = Loss 6-4

Breakdown: The game was tied at 2 in the 4th inning, but a 3-run 5th inning put a hurt on the Plainswomen and they didn't recover.  A couple late runs pulled the game within reach, but NJC was unsuccessful.  Sara Lynch and Avery Fox both pitched in the game, but Lynch ended up with the loss.  She did record 5 strikeouts against the 20 batters she faced.  Rylyn Nelson went 1-3, but hit a homerun for her only hit, which netted 2 RBI's.  Addy Deal and Mia Glover both went 1-3 from the plate and each had a RBI.