Softball Recap: Round Lake Takes a Loss

If Round Lake was feeling good fresh off their 19-2 takedown of Aurora East last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Panthers came up short against the Grant Community Bulldogs on Tuesday, falling 21-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 20-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.

Round Lake's defeat was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Grant Community, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-4.

Coming up, Round Lake will venture away from home to square off against Grayslake Central at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Grant Community, they will square off against Zion-Benton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.