Softball Recap: Princeton Comes Up Short

Princeton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 6-2 to the Boonville Pioneers. The Tigers were not able to make up for their loss to the Pioneers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.

Brooklyn Turpin

Batters Struck Out

04/24/25 vs Boonville	10
04/22/25 @ Pike Central	5
04/15/25 vs Loogootee	6
04/14/25 @ South Knox	9
04/08/25 vs Vincennes Lincoln	10
04/07/25 vs Wood Memorial	10

Brooklyn Turpin was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.

Princeton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Boonville, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Princeton will face off against Barr-Reeve at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Boonville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Evansville Memorial at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.