Softball Recap: Whiteland Warriors vs. Indian Creek Braves
If Whiteland was feeling good off their 10-2 takedown of Perry Meridian last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Whiteland Warriors lost 11-5 to the Indian Creek Braves on Friday. Whiteland was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Indian Creek apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Madison Myers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Josslyn Harbert was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Indian Creek's side, Delaney Jones made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Jones has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Jones was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, Indian Creek let Addie Schaub and Alli Gavin loose on the outfield. Schaub scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Gavin went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jada Shepard, who scored three runs while going 1-for-4.
Whiteland's defeat dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Indian Creek, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-8.
Whiteland will take on Mooresville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Indian Creek, they will square off against Franklin Community at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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