Softball Recap: Rushville Has No Trouble Against Cambridge City Lincoln

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against New Castle, Rushville was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They were the clear victors by an 11-4 margin over the Cambridge City Lincoln Golden Eagles. The Lions not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since May 3, 2024.

Makenna Ripberger

Hits (Career)

04/10/25 vs Cambridge City Lincoln	3
05/16/24 vs Connersville	2
05/11/24 @ South Dearborn	2
05/11/24 @ South Dearborn	2
05/08/24 vs Franklin County	2

Stacey Roberts and Makenna Ripberger did most of the damage at the plate: Roberts went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, two RBI, and one run, while Ripberger went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave Ripberger a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kyleigh Glandon, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.

Rushville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cambridge City Lincoln only posted a batting average of .231.

The victory got Rushville back to even at 1-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rushville will head out to take on Lawrenceburg at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The game will give the Lions their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Cambridge City Lincoln, they will venture away from home to challenge Monroe Central at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses dating back to last season for the Golden Eagles and three for the Golden Bears.