Raiders Sweep Bushnell in Softball Doubleheader

No. 3 Southern Oregon dominates with powerful offense and pitching in two wins

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:25pm

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The No. 3-ranked Southern Oregon University softball team swept a doubleheader against Bushnell, winning 14-0 and 9-1 in five innings apiece. Redshirt-freshman right fielder Kalea Thomas led the Raiders' offensive onslaught, going 6-for-6 with five runs scored and an RBI. The Raiders' pitching staff also shined, with Ayla Davies and Lexi Ramirez combining to allow just one earned run across the two games.

Why it matters

The sweep extends Southern Oregon's winning streak to seven games, improving their overall record to 27-9 and conference record to 9-5. The Raiders' dominant performance showcases their depth and balance, with contributions from both their potent lineup and strong pitching staff.

The details

In the opener, the Raiders broke open a close 3-0 game with a 12-batter rally in the fourth inning, collecting eight straight hits and scoring 11 runs. Glory Pistole, Kierstin Grotewiel, Brooke Nordahl, Ari Williams, Avery Coffin, Gabby Heiken, and Vanessa Lang all drove in runs in the big inning. In the second game, the Raiders jumped out to an early 5-0 lead and cruised to the 9-1 victory, with Lang, Nordahl, and Williams leading the offense.

  • The doubleheader took place on Friday, March 28, 2026 in Ashland, Oregon.

The players

Kalea Thomas

A redshirt-freshman right fielder for Southern Oregon University who went 6-for-6 with five runs scored and an RBI in the doubleheader sweep.

Ayla Davies

The Southern Oregon pitcher who allowed four hits and struck out nine over four scoreless innings in the 14-0 win in Game 1.

Lexi Ramirez

The Southern Oregon pitcher who tossed a one-hitter with six strikeouts in the 9-1 win in Game 2.

Vanessa Lang

The Southern Oregon player who finished the day 4-for-7 with four runs and four RBIs.

Brooke Nordahl

The Southern Oregon player who hit a two-run single and doubled, driving in four runs on the day.

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What they’re saying

“We came out focused and ready to play today. Our offense was clicking on all cylinders and our pitchers did a great job of keeping Bushnell off the board.”

— Kalea Thomas, Redshirt-Freshman Right Fielder

What’s next

The Raiders will look to continue their strong play when they host a key Cascade Conference doubleheader against second-place Corban on Sunday, March 30th.

The takeaway

Southern Oregon's dominant sweep of Bushnell showcases the depth and balance of the No. 3-ranked Raiders, who are riding a seven-game winning streak and remain in the hunt for the Cascade Conference title.