Softball Game Preview: Johnson Creek Bluejays vs. Palmyra-Eagle Panthers

For the second straight game, Johnson Creek will face off against Palmyra-Eagle. The Bluejays will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Johnson Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.

Palmyra-Eagle will be up against a hot Johnson Creek squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. The Bluejays blew past the Panthers 20-1 on Monday. The Bluejays' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Tori Buglass was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.

Madi Brigowatz

Hits (Career)

04/21/25 @ Palmyra-Eagle	5
04/15/25 @ Deerfield	3
04/11/25 @ Poynette	3
04/08/25 vs Williams Bay	3
04/14/25 @ Fort Atkinson	2

In other batting news, Johnson Creek got a massive performance out of Madi Brigowatz, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those five hits gave Brigowatz a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Libby Burbach, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one double.

Johnson Creek was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .618. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .367 or higher in four consecutive contests.

Johnson Creek's victory bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Palmyra-Eagle, they moved to 4-6 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.

Palmyra-Eagle's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Johnson Creek has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. It's a different story for Palmyra-Eagle, though, as they've only averaged .365. Will they be able to contain Johnson Creek's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.