Blooming Prairie Softball Team Loses to Ely

Kenley Bangert's 2-for-2 performance not enough as BP drops to 1-4 on the season.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:33pm

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The Blooming Prairie softball team suffered a 13-2 loss in five innings against Ely, dropping their record to 1-4 on the season. Kenley Bangert led the team with a 2-for-2 performance, but it was not enough to overcome the decisive defeat.

Why it matters

Blooming Prairie is a small town in Minnesota, and the high school softball team is an important part of the community. This loss is a setback for the team as they look to improve their record and compete in the local conference.

The details

Ely dominated the game, scoring 13 runs in just five innings to end the contest early. Despite Kenley Bangert's strong offensive showing, the rest of the Blooming Prairie lineup was unable to generate enough offense to keep the game close.

  • The game took place on April 11, 2026.

The players

Kenley Bangert

A player on the Blooming Prairie softball team who went 2-for-2 in the loss.

Blooming Prairie

The high school softball team from the small town of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

Ely

The opposing team that defeated Blooming Prairie 13-2 in five innings.

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The takeaway

This loss is a setback for the Blooming Prairie softball team, but they will look to regroup and improve their record as they continue their season. The community will continue to support the team as they strive to be competitive in their local conference.