Friday afternoon, the Marian University Ancilla Softball team hosted the Glen Oaks Vikings in their opening MCCAA double-header. It was sort of a reversal of fortunes, as the Chargers stormed out and won the first contest in 5 innings, 9-1, while the Vikings took the second matchup by a 15-2 margin, also in 5 innings. Below is a quick look at some highlights from each game.

GAME-1 (W 9-1): Marian Ancilla used a strong performance by Freshman starting pitcher Kimberly Cummings (3-3) to help control the first game. Cummings pitched all 5 innings, she allowed just 1 run on 3 hits, she walked 2, but she struck out 3. She was credited with her 3rd win of the season. On the base paths, Freshman Morgan Fogle was 3-3, including a double, and she drove in a pair of runs. Sophomore Abigail Heaston also drove in a pair of runs, while Freshman Kierstin Schjoll reached base safely twice on a pair of singles, and she also knocked in a runner.

GAME-2 (L 15-2): In the second outing, the Chargers managed just 2 runs on 4 hits and 6 walks in 5 innings, while the Vikings scored 8 runs in the 3rd inning and another 5 in the 4th, hitting safely 16 times in their 5 times at-bat. Freshman Morgan Fogle had 2 of the Chargers' 4 hits in this one, plus she had the only RBI for the team. Freshman pitcher Madison Lowe retired the final 6 Viking batters, allowing just 1 hit during her stretch of relief work.

The Chargers, who look to compete in the MCCAA this year, have won 3 games already this season, the most since the 2020-2021 campaign. They next take the field on Tuesday when they host Kalamazoo Valley in another conference double-header. Games are set for 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., so please come out and support the ladies, if you are able!!