Softball Recap: Pekin Starts Season with Loss at Home

Pekin unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 13-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hillcrest Academy Ravens on Tuesday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Pekin is set to challenge their familiar foe Lone Tree at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Hillcrest Academy will face off against rival Wapello at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.