The Onekama baseball team opened the week with a 15‑9 defeat at the hands of Buckley, but the squad rallied to take a 5‑3 victory in the second meeting. The win improved the baseball squad’s overall record to 9‑11 for the season, highlighting a resilient effort despite the early setback.
On the softball side, Onekama was swept by Buckley, dropping two games 10‑3 and 10‑0. The losses left the team at 8‑13‑1 overall, and the performances included a solo inside‑the‑park home run by Ava Mauntler and two RBIs from Hailey Hart.
Brethren’s baseball and softball teams also faced defeats at the hands of Glen Lake. The baseball team fell 15‑0 and 17‑2, slipping to 6‑13‑1, while the softball squad was beaten 18‑3 and 11‑1, dropping to 5‑24‑1 on the season.
Upcoming Matchups
Onekama is slated to host Gaylord St. Mary at 3:30 p.m. on May 23, then travel to face Ellsworth at 5:30 p.m. the same day. The following week, the baseball team will meet Brethren in a pre‑district clash at 4:15 p.m. on May 26 at Bear Lake, while the softball team concludes Northwest Conference play against Frankfort at 4:15 p.m. on May 22.
Player Highlights
Jake Brown contributed two hits and four RBIs in the first baseball game, while Andrew Hybza, Camden Ickes and Grady Desarmeaux each added two hits and a RBI. Desarmeaux’s pitching performance in the second game was a standout, as he yielded only two earned runs on two hits while striking out seven batters.
Brethren’s Hunter Schmidt gave up 11 earned runs on nine hits in the second baseball game, and the team will look to tighten up both offense and defense when they meet Onekama in the May 26 pre‑district game.
Team Standings and Outlook
With a 9‑11 record, Onekama’s baseball squad sits near the middle of the conference standings, while the softball team’s 8‑13‑1 mark reflects a similar position. Brethren’s baseball and softball teams sit at 6‑13‑1 and 5‑24‑1 respectively, but both squads will have the chance to turn the tide in their upcoming pre‑district contests.