Softball Recap: Juniata Valley Comes Up Short

Juniata Valley had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 5-5-1 to make it four. They came up short against the Northern Bedford County Panthers, falling 8-2. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.

Juniata Valley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Klohie Brown, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

As for Northern Bedford County, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6. They not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 19, 2024 (when they won 15-2).

On Northern Bedford County's side, Mylee Mitchell made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Mitchell has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.

In other batting news, Kaylee Ebersole was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Justina Thomas, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.

Coming up, Juniata Valley will take on Penns Valley Area at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northern Bedford County, they will face off against McConnellsburg at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.