Softball Recap: Paxton-Buckley-Loda's Losing Streak Snapped at 12 Games

Paxton-Buckley-Loda came into Monday's match having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the St. Thomas More Sabers 14-4 on Monday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Panthers' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.

Aubrey Busboom

Batters Struck Out (Career)

05/12/25 @ St. Thomas More	12
04/29/25 vs Centennial	5
04/12/25 @ Oakwood	5
04/17/25 vs St. Joseph-Ogden	4
03/21/25 vs Iroquois West	4

Aubrey Busboom made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Those 12 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Paxton-Buckley-Loda let Hallee Johnson and Devani McClatchey run wild. Johnson went 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs, while McClatchey got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. McClatchey also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Addison Lavender, who went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.

Paxton-Buckley-Loda kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Paxton-Buckley-Loda's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-8 and their overall record up to 4-20. As for St. Thomas More, they are on a 15-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-15.

Paxton-Buckley-Loda wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 11-0 defeat against Salt Fork on the 15th. As for St. Thomas More, they have also already played their next contest, a 17-1 victory against Heritage on the 13th.