Monroe County Region high school sports roundup for May 2, 2026
Julia Dyson tosses 3-hitter with 16 strikeouts as Airport softball beats top-ranked team in Division 1.
SALINE – Airport’s softball team proved it can go toe-to-toe with the best in the state. The Jets, who are ranked No. 3 in Division 2, traveled to Saline on Saturday, May 2, to take on the top team in Division 1.
They came away with a split, taking a 5-0 decision in the second game after dropping the a 3-2, eight-inning heartbreaker in the opener. “Our girls showed incredible grit today,” said Airport coach Jessica Irwin of her 16-4 team. More: Vince Harris, Guiliana Nastale win top honors at Mason Invitational Sophomore Julia Dyson dominated in the circle in the second game, yielding just three hits and racking up 16 strikeouts.
Olivia Tilley, Brenna Baker, Brityn Duffy, and Jillian Baker collected two hits each. Brooklyn Martin took a tough-luck loss in the first game and led the offense with two hits. SATURDAY’S TOP PERFORMERS SOFTBALL Cecelia Aulph, Monroe : Earned both pitching wins with a pair of 2-hit shutouts over Westland John Glenn 10-0 and 15-0.
Olivia McMahon drove in four runs and Aly Lewis, Hayley Overton and Delaynee Miller three apiece. Soffia Elmer doubled twice. “It was nice to get the wins and the girls were having fun today,” Monroe coach Mickey Moody said.