Softball Recap: Pioneer Wins Going Away Against North White

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

04/26/25 @ Tippecanoe Valley	23
05/05/25 vs Oregon-Davis	21
05/09/25 vs Benton Central	13
04/28/25 vs Frontier	13
04/22/25 vs Triton	12

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hobart, Pioneer was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the North White Vikings. Considering the Panthers have won eight matchups by more than ten runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Lois Layer and Victoria Bingamen made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Layer tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Bingamen tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Layer has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Layer went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double, while Bingamen went 1-for-2 with two RBI. Those two RBI gave Bingamen a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Kennell, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 games. Another player making a difference was Hollie Zellers, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Pioneer hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in nine consecutive contests.

Pioneer's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-8. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for North White, they now have a losing record of 9-10.

Coming up, Pioneer will take on North Miami at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for North White, they will face off against Faith Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.