Western Boone is 8-2 against Southmont since May of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Stars will head out to face off against the Mounties at 5:30 p.m. Western Boone's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Southmont's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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 took their contest against the Wildcats 9-4. The game was the first time the Stars have beaten the Wildcats on their field since May 15, 2021.
Mickey Burns
| 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, Raina Lutz and Addi Lee did most of the damage at the plate: 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. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenzlei Mathews, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Southmont made easy work of Lebanon on Thursday and carried off a 12-6 victory. The Mounties might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by six runs or more this season.
Southmont also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Ella Barry gave up five earned (and one unearned) runs on 15 hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Southmont let Catie Himes and Mallory Mason run wild. Himes went 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI, while Mason went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave Himes a new career-high. Kendall Priebe was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Southmont lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Southmont and bumps their season record up to 14-7. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games. As for Western Boone, their record is now 16-5.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Western Boone hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .373. However, it's not like Southmont struggles in that department as they've averaged .359. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Western Boone's way against Southmont when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Western Boone made off with an 18-1 win. Do the Stars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Mounties turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
