South Eugene Axe Softball 6-25 Bend

South Eugene softball faced a difficult Friday night at home, falling to Bend 25-6 in a league matchup that saw the visitors break open a high-scoring affair. The Axe struggled to contain Bend's offensive attack throughout the contest, as the visitors piled up runs consistently across multiple innings. Despite the lopsided final score, South Eugene managed to plate six runs of their own, showing some offensive life in what became a challenging evening on the diamond. The loss drops the Axe to 2-8 overall and 1-7 in conference play, continuing a tough stretch in league competition. With several games remaining in the spring season, South Eugene will look to regroup and find ways to stay competitive against conference opponents. The team's ability to score six runs demonstrates there are positive elements to build upon as they work to finish the season on a stronger note. The Axe will need to focus on pitching and defense in upcoming contests to get back on track in league play.