Both teams were strong in the circle on Thursday, but Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-2 victory over Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Madison Wyckoff started the game and went all 6 innings for the Dux.

Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the first inning after Maddi Veersma doubled, scoring one run from Wyckoff.

Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs captured the lead 3-1 after the first inning.

Ellory Dykstra earned the win for Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs. The starter gave up four hits and two runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking six. Wyckoff took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The hurler went six innings, giving up three runs (zero earned) on five hits, striking out nine and walking two. Madi Pitsch earned the save for Byron Center

Bri Kamer led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with two hits in two at bats. Veersma and Kamer each drove in one run for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Zeeland West Varsity Dux had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Kamer and Wyckoff led the team with two free passes each.