North White is 0-10 against Pioneer since May of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Vikings will host the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. North White is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
North White gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They blew past Carroll 18-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Vikings.
Kaylyn Applegate
| 05/09/25 @ Carroll | 7 |
| 05/06/25 vs North Newton | 9 |
| 05/02/25 vs Culver Community | 6 |
| 05/01/25 @ Frontier | 8 |
| 04/28/25 vs Winamac | 9 |
| + 7 more games |
Kaylyn Applegate made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Raelynn Anliker was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Morgan Carter, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
North White kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Pioneer unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Saturday. They lost 19-6 to Hobart. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered since April 26th.
Pioneer saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madyson Shaffer, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Addison Kennell was another, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one RBI.
North White's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-9. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Pioneer, their loss dropped their record down to 12-8.
North White might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Pioneer in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
