Softball Game Preview: Harrison Raiders vs. Tri-County Cavaliers

The Harrison Raiders will square off against the Tri-County Cavaliers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Thursday, Harrison was able to grind out a solid victory over Kokomo, taking the game 7-3.

Lilly Kiefer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits and racked up nine Ks.

At the plate, Anna Hainje was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Mallory Duell, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.

Harrison hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kokomo struck out nine times.

Meanwhile, Tri-County took care of business in their home opener (and then some) last Thursday. They put the hurt on Twin Lakes with a sharp 10-2 win.

Grace Luck made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Luck was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bella Dominguez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI. Reese Johnson was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

Harrison took their victory against Tri-County when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 14-2 score. Will the Raiders repeat their success, or do the Cavaliers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.