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Mendota Softball Tops Hall in Three Rivers Win
Monday's NewsTribune Roundup Includes Victories for Princeton, Henry-Senachwine
Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:11am
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A cubist interpretation of the dynamic action and competitive spirit of a high school softball game.Morris TodayThe Mendota Trojans defeated the Hall Red Devils 14-4 in six innings in a Three Rivers East softball matchup. Leah Henkel went 4-for-4, Lexie Saylor was 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs, and Eva Beetz and Karson Doyle each drove in three runs for Mendota. Princeton and Henry-Senachwine also won their softball games on Monday.
Why it matters
The Mendota win marks their first conference victory of the season, while Princeton and Henry-Senachwine continue to build momentum in their respective seasons. These results are important for the local high school softball landscape and provide updates on the performance of area teams.
The details
For Mendota, Leah Henkel went 4-for-4, Lexie Saylor was 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs, and Eva Beetz (2-for-4) and Karson Doyle (double) each drove in three runs to lead the Trojans to a 14-4 win over Hall in six innings. Addison Perryman also contributed 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored, and an RBI. Saylor earned the win, pitching five innings, with Beetz throwing one scoreless inning in relief. For Hall, Ava Delphi had a double.
- The game took place on Monday, April 7, 2026.
The players
Leah Henkel
A player for the Mendota Trojans softball team who went 4-for-4 in the game.
Lexie Saylor
A player for the Mendota Trojans softball team who was 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs, and also earned the win as the starting pitcher.
Eva Beetz
A player for the Mendota Trojans softball team who was 2-for-4 and drove in three runs, and also pitched one scoreless inning in relief.
Karson Doyle
A player for the Mendota Trojans softball team who drove in three runs with a double.
Ava Delphi
A player for the Hall Red Devils softball team who had a double.
The takeaway
The Mendota Trojans' decisive victory over the Hall Red Devils in their Three Rivers East softball opener showcases the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth, setting them up for a potentially strong conference campaign. Meanwhile, the wins by Princeton and Henry-Senachwine indicate continued success for those programs as the season progresses.
