Softball Recap: Lawrence Turns Things Around After Road Loss

There's no place like home for Lawrence, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in April. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Perry-Lecompton Kaws a 10-0 shutout on Monday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Lions' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.

Keira Norris tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched.

Lydia Folks

Hits (Career)

05/12/25 vs Perry-Lecompton	4
04/13/24 @ Washburn Rural	3
03/28/24 @ Shawnee Mission South	3
04/23/24 @ Mill Valley	2
04/19/24 vs Shawnee Heights	2

On the hitting side, Lydia Folks was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Maddy Crawford was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.

Lawrence always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Perry-Lecompton only posted an OBP of .250.

Lawrence's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Perry-Lecompton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.

Lawrence will have a chance to go back-to-back against Perry-Lecompton: the pair will be back at it again later today.