Softball Game Preview: Kickapoo Panthers vs. Hillsboro Tigers

The Kickapoo Panthers will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Hillsboro Tigers. First pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Hillsboro took care of business in their home opener on Tuesday (barely). They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Viroqua 4-3.

Hillsboro's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-0. As for Kickapoo, they've got a clean slate. Last season, they finished on the wrong side of .500 (7-12), but they'll be hoping to turn things around this year.

Kickapoo came up short against Hillsboro in their previous matchup back in May of 2018, falling 12-7. Can Kickapoo avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

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