Softball Game Preview: Lucas Cubs vs. Willard Crimson Flashes

The Lucas Cubs will take on the Willard Crimson Flashes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Lucas has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Mt. Gilead hit Lucas with a seven-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cubs lost 13-3 to the Indians.

Meanwhile, Willard played in-conference for the first time on Wednesday and got just the result they were looking for. They blew past Vermilion 10-2. The Crimson Flashes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.

Willard's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Lucas, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.

Lucas couldn't quite get it done against Willard when the teams last played back in May of 2025 as they fell 14-11. Can the Cubs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.