Winfield, Kan. – On Saturday, April 13^th, the Southwestern College Softball team hosted play to the visitors of Bethel College as they honored the senior class of 2024. The Builders could not get into their rhythm as they dropped both games at Broadway Sport Complex in Winfield, Kan.
 
Game 1 – 1:00 PM
 
In a thrilling softball matchup between Bethel College and Southwestern College, the Builders had to take defeat against a strong Threshers offense.
 
Bethel College wasted no time asserting their dominance, as they exploded for multiple runs in the early innings. In the 1st inning, M. Harrison's double to left field drove in two runs, giving Bethel an early 2-0 lead. A. Oylear followed up with a single up the middle, adding another run to Bethel's tally.
 
The offensive onslaught continued in the 2nd and 4th innings, with M. Mendiola, K. Meiries, E. Caudill, and A. Oylear all contributing with timely hits to extend Bethel's lead to 9-0.
 
Despite Bethel's formidable lead, Southwestern College fought back in the 5th inning, as N. Celestino's single through the right side brought L. Aguilar home, putting Southwestern on the scoreboard.
 
However, Bethel's stellar defense, coupled with their commanding lead, proved too much for Southwestern to overcome. Bethel's flawless performance in the field, coupled with their potent offense, resulted in a resounding 9-1 victory.
 
Game 2 – 3:00 PM
 
The Threshers showed up early in the game, as M. Mendiola scored on a wild pitch in the 1st inning. The 2nd inning saw Bethel's offense kick into high gear, with E. Caudill, M. Harrison, C. Broxterma, and A. Northcutt all contributing with key hits to extend Bethel's lead to 7-0.
 
However, Southwestern fought back in the 2nd inning, with H. Hlavenka and N. Davis driving in runs to narrow the gap to 7-3. A walk by N. Celestino brought in another run for Southwestern, making it 7-4.
 
Bethel responded immediately in the 3rd and 4th innings, capitalizing on errors by Southwestern to add to their lead. A. Oylear, C. Albin, E. Caudill, and M. Harrison all contributed RBIs, extending Bethel's lead to 12-4.
 
Despite Southwestern's efforts to rally, Bethel's offense proved too potent to contain. M. Harrison added another RBI in the 5th inning, securing a comfortable 13-4 lead for Bethel.
 
With solid defense to complement their explosive offense, Bethel College emerged victorious with a final score of 14-4.