Olympia Holds Off Williamsville for Sangamo Victory

Spartans move to 2-0 in conference with close win over Bullets

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:41am

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The Olympia Spartans defeated the Williamsville Bullets 4-2 in a Sangamo Conference softball game on Tuesday. Olympia was able to hold off a late rally by Williamsville, who had the bases loaded with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Myra Books, Kennadie Finchum, Brooklyn Komnick, and Virginia Frerichs all drove in runs for the Spartans in the victory.

Why it matters

This win keeps Olympia undefeated in Sangamo Conference play so far this season, while Williamsville suffered their first conference loss. The close game highlights the competitive nature of the Sangamo softball race this year.

The details

Olympia jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, scoring single runs in the first, third, fourth, and sixth innings. Williamsville tried to mount a comeback, scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh, but Olympia was able to hold on for the 4-2 victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • Olympia travels to Rochester on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
  • Williamsville travels to Auburn on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Olympia Spartans

The high school softball team from Olympia, Washington.

Williamsville Bullets

The high school softball team from Williamsville, Illinois.

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The takeaway

This close conference matchup between Olympia and Williamsville demonstrates the competitiveness of the Sangamo softball race this season, with both teams battling for position in the standings.