Softball Recap: Delavan Takes a Loss

Delavan made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Heyworth, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Panthers fell just short of the Hornets by a score of 7-5 on Saturday. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Hornets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-4 back in March.

Lainey Klokkenga

Base on Balls Against

04/26/25 vs Heyworth	1
04/25/25 vs Blue Ridge	1
04/22/25 vs Tremont	1
04/19/25 vs El Paso-Gridley	1
04/17/25 @ Peoria Heights	0
04/16/25 @ Midwest Central/Illini Central	2

Lainey Klokkenga was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 4.1 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.

In other batting news, Kara Lowry made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.

Delavan's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Heyworth, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-10 record.

Coming up, Delavan is taking a road trip to take on ROWVA/Galva/Williamsfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Heyworth, they will square off against El Paso-Gridley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Hornets are facing the Titans at the right time seeing as the Titans are stuck on a four-game losing streak.