Softball Game Preview: Whitko Heads Out

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 3:20am

Softball Preview: Whitko Wildcats vs. Northfield Norsemen

Whitko is 7-1 against Northfield since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Whitko Wildcats are on the road again to play the Northfield Norsemen at 5:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, Whitko came up short against Southwood and fell 5-1.

Kaylee Adkins made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Northfield came into Thursday's contest having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Marion 24-16. Northfield's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Whitko's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Northfield, their victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8.

Everything went Whitko's way against Northfield when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as Whitko made off with an 8-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Whitko since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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