It was a high-energy week across West Michigan softball, filled with dominant sweeps, statement wins, and tightly contested battles. While powerhouse programs like Ravenna continued their unbeaten run and Grand Haven proved its grit against top-ranked competition, it was Montague that stole the spotlight, exploding offensively in a doubleheader sweep over Manistee to headline an action-packed slate of games.
Montague’s Bats Erupt in Sweep of Manistee
Montague delivered its most impressive performance of the season Tuesday, overwhelming Manistee with a pair of high-scoring victories, 13-4 and 21-11, in West Michigan Conference Lakes play.
The Wildcats’ offense was relentless from the first pitch to the final out and it was fueled by a standout group of young players.
In the opener, Montague showcased its depth in a big way, with all nine players in the lineup recording at least one hit. Freshman Kaelyn Lohman provided a milestone moment, blasting her first career out-of-the-park home run to ignite the Wildcats’ offense.
Fellow freshman Olivia McKeown was equally impressive in the circle, pitching six strong innings while striking out eight and walking just two to earn the win in the 13-4 victory.
Montague didn’t slow down in Game 2, it doubled down. The Wildcats erupted for 21 runs on 15 hits in just five innings, continuing to apply pressure with timely hitting and aggressive base running. McKeown again led the way, earning her second win of the day while striking out six. She also helped herself at the plate with her first inside-the-park home run.
Emma Trevino delivered one of the biggest swings of the day, ripping a bases-loaded triple to drive in three runs. Brynlee Kessler added extra-base power as well, doubling and driving in a run during the offensive outburst.
Despite Manistee putting runs on the board, Montague consistently answered with bigger innings, maintaining control throughout the nightcap.
The offensive explosion, 34 total runs across two games, signals a potential turning point for the Wildcats as they build momentum heading deeper into the season, with a young core already making a major impact.
Other Games Around the Area
- Ravenna 11-1, 11-0 over North Muskegon
The Bulldogs remained perfect at 22-0, powered by dominant pitching from Natalie Rosel and a red-hot lineup led by Reese Herremans and Emily Postema. - Fremont 10-0, 11-1 over Ludington
Fremont’s powerful offense and strong pitching proved too much, as Ludington managed just a handful of hits across the doubleheader. - Holton 2-0, 12-2 over Ludington
The Orioles battled defensively but struggled to generate offense, dropping both games despite solid efforts from Jacee Cole and Annika Heemstra. - Mona Shores 8-2, 11-4 over Jenison
Jaslene McHenry dominated in the circle with 17 strikeouts on the day while also contributing at the plate in a sweep for the Sailors. - Mason County Central 12-2, 7-4 over Hesperia
A big day at the plate led the Spartans to a sweep, highlighted by standout performances from Mackenzie Carney and Jordyn Melvin. - Fruitport 17-0, 19-2 over Godwin Heights
Fruitport dominated early in both games, scoring a combined 31 runs in the first innings of the doubleheader. - Reeths-Puffer splits with Byron Center (W 4-2, L 17-7)
The Rockets stayed in the conference title hunt with a Game 1 win before falling in the nightcap. - Hart and Shelby split wild doubleheader (Shelby 9-8, Hart 13-12)
One of the most thrilling matchups of the week featured dramatic late-inning rallies from both teams in a true back-and-forth battle.
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