WO Beats Holland Christian Two Times on the Road

On Thursday the WO Softball team (10-1; 1-1 in conference play) traveled to Holland Christian for two non-league games. Despite the cold and wet weather, the Panthers won two games 9-0 and 14-0. On the day, West Ottawa collected 26 hits which included 7 doubles, 4 triples and 3 over the fence homeruns. Leading the offensive attack for WO were freshman Nicole Artz who batted 7-7 on the day with 4 singles, a double and 2 triples. Junior Elaine Whitbeck with 5 hits (solo homerun, double and 3 singles). Sophomore Taylor Dean with 2 LONG homeruns and a double and junior Aileen Jackson with 2 singles and 2 doubles. Hannah Goble pitched each shutout victory allowing only 8 hits on the day.


West Ottawa is back in action for a single game on Monday at home against Covenant Christian.

West Ottawa Takes Two from Hamilton on the Road

The West Ottawa Varsity Softball team beat Hamilton two times in a non-league double header on Saturday. In the opener, WO won 12-1 on a combined 3 hitter by Junior Hannah Goble (7-1) and freshman Nicole Artz. Goble and Artz helped their own cause with each of them collecting two hits a piece. Artz had a single and a 2 run homerun and 3 RBI's while Goble had two singles and 2 RBI's.


In game #2, West Ottawa won 12-4 on another combined pitching effort by Hannah Goble (8-1) and Nicole Artz. The Panthers used explosive power by collecting 7 singles, 3 doubles, 2 triples and a homerun. Offensively, junior Elaine Whitbeck led the hitting parade with a single, double, and a triple. Collecting two hits a piece were Nicole Artz and Junior Aileen Jackson both with 2 singles and Freshman Rachael Serna with a single and a triple. Senior, Katelyn Klinesteker belted her 1st career homerun in the 1st inning.

West Ottawa is back in action with a double header against Jenison on Tuesday, April 26.

WO Softball Opens Conference Play with a Split Over East Kentwood.

On Thursday evening WO Softball opened conference play against East Kentwood by dropping the opener 6-1 but rebounding with a 7-3 win in the night cap. Hannah Goble was the pitcher of record in both games. Collecting multiple hits in the double header were Junior Elaine Whitbeck with a single, double, 3 RBI's and 2 stolen bases; Freshman Nicole Artz with 3 singles, 1 RBI and 3 stolen bases; Sophomore Taylor Dean had 3 singles, a double and 3 RBI's; Senior Katelyn Klinesteker with a single and a double; Freshman Rachael Serna with a single and a double; Freshman Amber Kobylski with 2 singles and 2 BB's; and Junior Hannah Goble with 2 singles.


West Ottawa is back in action on Saturday as they travel to Hamilton for a tournament. Game #1 is at 11:00 am against GR Christian followed by game #2 at 1:00 pm against Hamilton with the 3rd game being played at 3:00 pm.

West Ottawa's record stands at 6 wins/1 loss and 1-1 in conference play.

Martin E. Ball Cancelled

Due to the weather and field conditions, today's tournament is cancelled.

WO wins two over visiting Unity Christian

The West Ottawa Varsity Softball Team upped their season record to (5 - 0) with two non-league wins over Unity Christian Thursday afternoon. In the first game Hannah Goble pitched a 2 hit shut out with 6 strike outs and no walks. The final score was 7-0. Leading the offensive attack were Freshman Nicole Artz with 2 singles and sophomore Taylor Dean with a double and a triple.


In the nightcap, West Ottawa was down 3-2 going into the 5th inning when they busted it open with 4 runs. The final score was 6-3 with Goble taking the win going the distance. The offensive leaders in game #2 were Freshman Rachael Serna with 3 hits, Junior Elaine Whitbeck and Freshman Amber Kobylski each with a triple and single.

The Varsity Softball team is back in action on Saturday when they host the Martin E. Ball tournament. Game #1 for WO will start at 10:00 am against Hamilton.

West Ottawa Softball Powers Past Muskegon Reeths Puffer

West Ottawa Varsity Softball swept their home opener against Muskegon Reeths Puffer on Tuesday night winning the opener 10-0 in a shortened 5 inning run rule and winning the night cap 10-3. Junior, Hannah Goble (3-0) earned the victory in both games. In game #1 Goble pitched the shutout victory while only allowing one hit and one walk. Combined totals for Goble for both games she allowed 7 hits, 9 strikeouts, 1 walk and 2 earned runs.
During game #1, West Ottawa bats were explosive with 5 triples. Leading the offensive attack on the day were, Junior Elaine Whitbeck with 2 triples, 1 double, 3 walks and 6 stolen bases. Senior Katelyn Klinesteker with 1 double, 3 singles and 5 RBI's. Freshman Amber Kobylski who batted 6 for 7 and 2 RBI's and Freshman Nicole Artz with a single and 2 triples.

West Ottawa is back in action on Thursday with a home double header starting at 4:30 pm vs. Unity Christian.

Junior Varsity also won in big fashion against Muskegon Reeths Puffer to up their season win total to 3 wins and 0 losses.