After tough losses to Clayton Ridge, the MFL MarMac softball team closed out last week with a pair of thrilling victories over Waukon.

The Eagles came to Monona June 10, fresh off a pair of double-digit victories over Central. Their offense continued to click on all cylinders against the Bulldogs with a doubleheader sweep by scores of 11-0 and 19-7.

Clayton Ridge racked up eight hits—four for extra bases—and five walks in the opener. Their scoring was further fueled by 11 stolen bases. The Bulldogs were shut out by Karly Wille, who surrendered just three hits and a hit batter in four innings on the mound.

The Eagles piled on 19 more hits in game two, in addition to taking advantage of four walks, four hit batters and 10 stolen bases. MFL MarMac players combined for six hits and three walks.

Luckily, the Bulldogs bounced back in a doubleheader sweep of their own over Waukon on June 12.

Senior Hailey Bouzek tossed a complete game shutout in game one, propelling the team to a 2-0 victory. The Indians managed just four hits overall, along with four walks and three hit batters, but couldn’t reach home plate. The Bulldogs did their damage on two hits, six walks and a sacrifice.

Game two was more offensive, with senior Jerica Wille plating a run in the bottom of the 10th to break a 10-10 tie and give the Bulldogs the win. MFL MarMac had six hits in total and proved patient at the plate with nine walks and a hit batter.

Waukon finished the game with 11 hits—four for extra bases—along with four walks and four hit batters. Players reached seven times on errors and also stole two bases.

The victories improved MFL MarMac to 7-14 overall and 6-6 in the Upper Iowa Conference. This week included doubleheaders at South Winneshiek June 15 and West Central June 17. The Bulldogs will then compete in the West Delaware Hawk Invite on June 19 and 20.