Softball split a road doubleheader at Southwestern CC on Thursday.  In the high scoring affairs, NCMC fell 18-14 in the opener before taking game two 10-7.  NCMC is now 21-18 with Crowder College coming to Trenton for a doubleheader on Saturday.  NCMC will look to improve their current Region 16 record, which sits at 5-13.

Shortstop Brookelynn Becker had a nice offensive day for the Pirates in Creston.  She contributed a 3-run homer in the opener and a solo shot in game two.  Earning the victory in the pitcher's circle for NCMC was Maeve Lavoy.  She tossed a complete game allowing 7 runs and striking out 10.  Lavoy's record this season is 8-6.