Lions
| 04/18/25 vs Logan | 16 |
| 04/17/25 @ Lincoln County | 7 |
| 04/15/25 vs Blazer | 16 |
| 04/12/25 vs Mercy | 10 |
| 04/12/25 vs Bryan Station | 3 |
| + 17 more games |
The Boyd County Lions will take on the Lakota East Thunderhawks at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Boyd County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Boyd County took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. Everything went their way against Logan as they made off with a 16-1 win. Considering the Lions have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Elyn Simpkins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Simpkins was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 13 contests.
In other batting news, Boyd County got a massive performance out of Grace Stephens, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs Stephens has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kyli Kouns, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Boyd County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .652. They are 9-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Lakota East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Oak Hills. Thunderhawks fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Highlanders since on Thursday.
Kaleigh Crawford put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Crawford was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, Abrie Shulte made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Boyd County's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-9. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Lakota East, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Boyd County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .382. However, it's not like Lakota East struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
