Softball Recap: Knightstown has no trouble against Cowan

By Team Reports May 4, 2024, 12:05pm

Softball Recap: Knightstown Panthers vs. Cowan Blackhawks

Knightstown came into Saturday's contest having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over the Cowan Blackhawks on Saturday. Knightstown's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Jaycie Cole spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.

At the plate, Jalyn Kopp was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing five bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brooke Miller, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.

Knightstown made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for Cowan, they dropped their record down to 0-11 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Knightstown beat Cowan by a score of 8-7 later that day.

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