Softball Recap: Demotte Christian Finds Home Field Redemption Against Lake Station Edison

Knights

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 vs Lake Station Edison	8
04/18/24 @ South Newton	5
04/09/24 @ Frontier	17

There's no place like home for DeMotte Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Lake Station Edison Fighting Eagles on Thursday as they made off with a 13-5 victory. The Knights not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 9, 2024.

Allie Koves and Cheznie Kooy were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Koves struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Kooy tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Koves scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Kooy scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.

In other batting news, Abby McCarty and Allie Myers did most of the damage at the plate: McCarty went 3-for-5 with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles, while Myers went 2-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Jorie Rottier, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.

DeMotte Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .620. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lake Station Edison only posted an OBP of .472.

The win got DeMotte Christian back to even at 1-1. As for Lake Station Edison, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DeMotte Christian will challenge North Newton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lake Station Edison, they will venture away from home to square off against Whiting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The contest will give the Fighting Eagles their first taste of in-conference action this season.