Softball Game Preview: Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers vs. Rantoul Eagles

Paxton-Buckley-Loda is on a nine-game streak of home losses, and Rantoul a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rantoul Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Centennial hit Paxton-Buckley-Loda with a five-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers came up short against the Chargers, falling 11-5.

Paxton-Buckley-Loda saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Lavender, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs. Makenna Stout also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Meanwhile, Rantoul lost a heartbreaker to Illinois Valley Central when they met back in April of 2023, and they left with a heavy heart again on Saturday. The Eagles lost 14-4 to the Grey Ghosts.

Rantoul's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Paxton-Buckley-Loda, their loss dropped their record down to 3-17.

Paxton-Buckley-Loda couldn't quite get it done against Rantoul in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 7-2. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.