Softball Recap: Western Boone Find Success

Western Boone came out on top against Lawrence North on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run seventh inning. The Stars walked away with a 9-4 win over the Wildcats. The game was the first time the Stars have beaten the Wildcats on their field since May 15, 2021.

Mickey Burns

Batters Struck Out

05/17/25 @ Lawrence North	6
05/15/25 vs Frankfort	8
05/06/25 vs Crawfordsville	8

Mickey Burns spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Western Boone let Raina Lutz and Addi Lee run wild. Lutz got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Lee got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Kenzlei Mathews was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double.

Western Boone's record now sits at 16-5. As for Lawrence North, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-12.

Looking ahead, Western Boone will face off against Southmont at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Stars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mounties have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Lawrence North, they will take on Indianapolis Lutheran at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Saints will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.