Softball Recap: Make It 17 in a Row for Rowan County

Vikings

Previous Games

04/26/25 vs Johnson Central	9-5
04/25/25 vs Larue County	1-0
04/22/25 vs Bath County	10-0
04/21/25 @ Mason County	8-1
04/18/25 vs Greenup County	3-1
+ 12 more games

Rowan County came tearing into Saturday's game with 16 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Johnson Central Golden Eagles. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-8 back in March.

Kassi Perkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.

At the plate, Rowan County got a massive performance out of Malana Hamm, who went 4-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those four hits gave Hamm a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauryn Eastham, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.

Rowan County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .421. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Johnson Central only posted a batting average of .250.

Rowan County's win bumped their record up to 18-3. As for Johnson Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-8.

Looking ahead, Rowan County will take on Warren East at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Vikings 2.9, the Raiders 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Johnson Central, they will challenge Harrison County at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Thorobreds/Fillies' pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so the Golden Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.