Crater Comets Softball 5-7 Ashland

Two runs in the late innings made the difference as Crater softball dropped a 7-5 decision to visiting Ashland on Thursday afternoon. The Comets couldn't quite match the Grizzlies' offensive output in what turned into a back-and-forth league contest at home.

Crater entered the game with momentum from a strong season but found themselves in a defensive battle against an Ashland squad that capitalized on key scoring opportunities. The five-run effort showed the Comets' ability to generate offense, but it wasn't quite enough to overcome the visitors' seven-run performance.

The loss drops Crater to 18-6 overall and 12-3 in conference play, still maintaining a solid position in league standings despite the setback. With their strong record intact, the Comets remain well-positioned for postseason consideration.

Crater will look to bounce back quickly from this league loss and return to their winning ways. The team's overall body of work this spring continues to reflect a successful campaign as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.