Tigers Softball Defeats Upsala, Triumphs to Home Doubleheader Sweep

by Coach Jeff Myers 

Another busy week for the Browerville/Eagle Valley softball team began with a trip to Upsala as the Tigers began their 2nd round of Prairie Conference games, on April 28. After a couple of days of rain, the Tiger softball fields were unplayable, necessitating a home game being played at Upsala. A strong all-around performance led the Tigers softball team to a 9–1 victory, as the lineup produced nine hits and steady run support behind great defense and an excellent outing in the circle.

Freshman Kelsey Schmitt led the way offensively, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and scoring twice. Senior Haylee Hiebert contributed a solid performance, finishing 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a walk. Junior Bristol Bruder added two hits in two at-bats, driving in a run and reaching base four times. Sophomore Zoey Lenz also had a productive day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs, while 8th-grader Sydney Deyle chipped in a triple and an RBI. Sophomore Olivia Browen added a hit and drove in a run as well, while 8th-grader Alayna Riedel made an impact by scoring three runs. The Bruder sisters’ (Bristol/ 8th-grader Quinn) battery was again effective. Bristol threw a complete game while allowing just one run on four hits. She struck out nine and walked one to secure the win.

On Thursday, the Browerville/EV Tigers showed early promise but couldn’t keep pace as Parkers Prairie pulled away late in a 5-9 loss in the Section 6A matchup on April 30. The Tigers came out swinging, plating a run in the first and adding two more in both the second and third innings to build a 5–3 lead. Kelsey Schmitt sparked the offense with a hit and scored twice, while Olivia Browen delivered a key RBI knock...

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