Softball Recap: Knoxville Extends Winning Streak to 18

Blue Bullets

Previous Games

05/08/25 vs Abingdon/Avon	15-3
05/07/25 @ El Paso-Gridley	11-0
05/06/25 @ Abingdon/Avon	12-1
05/05/25 @ Galesburg	19-0
05/02/25 vs Annawan-Wethersfield	10-0
+ 13 more games

Knoxville came tearing into Thursday's match with 17 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes 15-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-1 on Tuesday.

Knoxville's win was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Abingdon/Avon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Knoxville will face off against West Carroll at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Abingdon/Avon, they will square off against Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Tornadoes' hitters will have their work cut out for them.