Roundup: Licking County softball teams lose postseason nailbiters
USA Today
Last updated: May 15, 2026
The Utica softball team lost a close game to No. 9 Northmor with a final score of 3-2 in nine innings. Despite a strong pitching performance from Kiersten Hull, costly errors by Utica proved to be the decisive factor in the outcome.
- The Utica softball team played host to No. 9 Northmor on May 14.
- Kiersten Hull pitched for Utica, striking out four batters and allowing seven hits.
- Utica committed three errors during the game.
- These errors were identified as the primary reason for the team's defeat.
- Northmor ultimately secured a 3-2 victory in nine innings.
- The game was closely contested, with the outcome decided by a narrow margin.
- The loss was a setback for the Utica softball team.
- The performance of Kiersten Hull demonstrated effective pitching, but was not enough to overcome the team's defensive miscues.
- The game took place on May 14.
- Northmor is ranked No. 9.
- The game was played to nine innings.
