Softball Recap: Johnson Central Now 6-1 over Last Seven Games

Johnson Central had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 13-run drubbing they dealt Ketchikan on Thursday. The Golden Eagles were the clear victors by a 14-1 margin over the Kings. Considering the Golden Eagles have won four contests by more than 12 runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Bella Bowen made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.

Mayson Delong

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/03/25 vs Ketchikan	4
05/13/24 @ Perry County Central	3
04/30/24 @ Paintsville	3
03/27/25 vs Magoffin County	1
03/22/25 vs Letcher County Central	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mayson Delong, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Leah Hall, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

Johnson Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.

Johnson Central has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season.

Johnson Central will be playing at home against Kaneland at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Golden Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ketchikan, they will square off against Woodrow Wilson at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. The Kings are facing the Flying Eagles at the right time seeing as the Flying Eagles are stuck on a four-game losing streak.