Softball Recap: Jennings County's Run of Five Straight Victories Now Over

Panthers

Previous 5 Games

05/06/25 vs Seymour	2-3
05/01/25 vs New Albany	4-3
04/30/25 @ Columbus East	5-0
04/28/25 @ Scottsburg	17-3
04/21/25 vs Trinity Lutheran	12-1

Jennings County dropped their record down to 9-7 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Seymour Owls by a score of 3-2. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Owls apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.

Jennings County got a good showing from Audrey McDonald, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.

At the plate, Riley Byford was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Maycie Ward was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

As for Seymour, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 10th.

On Seymour's side, Phoebe Underwood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. Underwood has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Taylor Stuckwisch, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoe Williams, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jennings County will welcome Bedford North Lawrence at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Stars will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Seymour, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Bloomington South at 5:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Owls 3.5, the Panthers 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.