Softball Recap: Lakeside Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

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04/29/25 - Home	12-9 W
04/27/23 - Away	5-17 L
04/06/23 - Home	23-10 W
04/22/22 - Away	7-17 L
04/23/21 - Home	3-6 L
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Lakeside had lost 11 games straight , but after bumping their record up to 2-13 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Struthers Wildcats by a score of 12-9. This was payback for the Dragons, who suffered a 17-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Emily Mohney made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Mohney was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Sophia Matrisciano was excellent, going 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kailoni Figueroa, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.

Lakeside was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .472. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

As for Struthers, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

On Struthers' side, Vivian Marker and Giavanna Smiley stepped up to the plate in a big way. Marker got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while Smiley got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. Riley Guy was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases and two runs.

Coming up, Lakeside will head out on the road to take on Geneva at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Dragons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Struthers, they will host Lakeview at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.